§ Mr. SkinnerTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what was the balance of trade in coal and related products at the last available date; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BaldryI have been asked to reply.
Information is available for the period January to November 1989 as shown in the table.
January to November 1989 million tonnes Coal Other solid fuels Total Imports 10.9 0.6 11.6 Exports 1.9 0.5 2.4 Net imports 9.0 0.2 9.2 Note: Figures are rounded independently and some totals may therefore differ from their constituent parts.
Source: Her Majesty's customs and Excise.