asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state the total imports of coal from (a) Great Britain and (b) America, in the year 1946, and in each month from January to May, 1947.
Written Answers. - Coal Imports.
I am circulating with the Official Report a statement containing the desired information.
Following is the statement:—
Imports of coal from Great Britain and America:—
|
Great Britain. |
U.S.A. |
|
|
Tons. |
Tons. |
|
|
January - December, 1946 |
1,277,005 |
8 |
|
January, 1947 |
75,795 |
0 |
|
February, 1947 |
31,347 |
1 |
|
March, 1947 |
8,808 |
9,395 |
|
April, 1947 |
11,960 |
9,879 |
|
May, 1947 |
53,171 |
33,282 |