HC Deb 07 November 1988 vol 140 c26W
42. Mr. Allen McKay

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what was the total amount of coal imported each year since 1979.

Mr. Michael Spicer

The information the hon. Member requests is as follows:

Year Quantity '000 tonnes
1979 4,375
1980 7,334
1981 4,290
1982 4,062
1983 4,456
1984 8,894
1985 12,732
1986 10,554
1987 9,781

Source: Customs and Excise.