asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state the average quantity of (a) coal and (b) coke imported in each week since 1st January, 1947, distinguishing in each case between imports from (i) Great Britain and (ii) other sources of supply.
Written Answers. - Imports of Coal.
The average weekly imports of (a) coal and (b) coke from Great Britain and other sources in the period 1st January, 1947, to 19th April, 1947, were as follows:—
Coal. |
Coke. |
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From Great Britain |
6,786 |
239 |
|
From other sources |
603 |
Nil |
|
Total weekly average |
7,389 |
239 |
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