§ Mr. Evansasked the Secretary of State for Energy how much coal was imported into the United Kingdom from the Republic of South Africa for the last full year for which figures are available; and what were the comparable figures For each year since 1974–75.
§ Mr. David HuntThe information requested is as follows —(The figures for 1984 and 1985 were affected by the strike by some sections of the coal industry).
Quantity ('000 tonnes) 1974 10 1975 34 1976 17 1977 11 1978 26 1979 38 1980 66 1981 80 1982 67 1983 58 1984 257 1985 725 Note: The data are provided on a calendar year basis.
Source: Derived from HM Customs and Excise returns.