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17.
Mr. Adley
asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will make a statement on the level of coal imports.
Mr. John Moore
It is estimated that coal imports in 1982 were just over 4 million tonnes, while coal exports were over 7 million tonnes. Over 80 per cent. of these imports consisted of anthracite and prime-quality coking coal, both of which are in short supply in this country.