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Written question asked by Tom Cox (Labour) on Friday, 15 December 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 December 2000. It was answered by Baroness Liddell of Coatdyke (Labour) on Wednesday, 20 December 2000 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.


Dept of Trade and Industry

Question
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. - Inc figures.
Answer

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.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
360 c189W; 143613
Session
2000-01
Subjects
Coal Mining Productivity
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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