Coal (Hansard, 20 December 2000)

HC Deb 20 December 2000 vol 360 cc188-9W 189W

§ Mr. Cox
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what was the total tonnage of coal mined in England and Wales in the last 12 months. [143613]

§ Mrs. Liddell
In the 12 months to September 2000, it is estimated that 23.3 million tonnes of coal were mined in England and Wales. In the United Kingdom as whole, 32.6 million tonnes of coal were produced in this period.

§ Mr. Cox
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what was the total tonnage of coal imported into the UK in the last 12 months. [143612]

§ Mrs. Liddell
In the 12 months to September 2000, it is estimated that 22.8 million tonnes of coal were imported into the United Kingdom.