asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state, in respect of the first three months of the present year, the average weekly quantity of coal imported, distinguishing between the various types of coal; and the average price per ton of each such description of coal.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Coal Imports.
The average weekly quantities of the various descriptions of coal imported during the first three months of 1947 and the relative average c.i.f. prices per ton were as follows:—
|
Average Weekly Quantity |
Average c.i.f. Price per ton |
|||
|
Tons |
£ |
s. |
d. |
|
|
Anthracite |
149 |
3 |
8 |
8 |
|
Gas |
1,901 |
3 |
0 |
11 |
|
Household |
64 |
3 |
2 |
5 |
|
Steam |
6,813 |
2 |
17 |
4 |
These figures are based on declarations made by importers and, in present circumstances, should not be interpreted as true descriptions of the types of coals imported.