HC Deb 24 June 1985 vol 81 cc294-5W
Mr. Parry

asked the Secretary of State for Energy how much domestic coal is being imported into the United Kingdom from South Africa; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. David Hunt

Imports of anthracite into the United Kingdom from South Africa were 104,000 tonnes in 1984 and 93,000 tonnes to the end of April 1985.

Mr. Parry

asked the Secretary of State for Energy how much domestic coal has been imported into England and Wales in each of the past three months.

Mr. David Hunt

Latest monthly figures for imports of anthracite into England and Wales are shown below:

1985
February March April
Anthracite imports into England and Wales. (Tonnes) 70,000 101,000 80,000