asked the Minister for Finance if he will state the total quantity of (a) imported coal, and (b) turf used by the Government Departments during each of the years 1938, 1939 and 1940, and also the cost of same.
Written Answers. - Government Departments' Fuel Consumption.
The following are the approximate quantities of (a) imported coal, and (b) turf, used by Government Departments:—
|
Imported Coal. |
Turf. |
|
|
Year. |
Tons. |
Tons. |
|
1937/38 |
22,160 |
12,430 |
|
1938/39 |
26,150 |
11,780 |
|
1939/40 |
34,380 |
8,420 |
Owing to the shortage of suitable turf during the year 1939/40 the full quantities contracted for could not be obtained. As fuel supplies are obtained by competitive tender, it would be contrary to established practice to disclose the prices.