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UK COAL CONSUMPTION 1990 TO 2007 - 31 MARCH 2009
Mike O'Brien (Minister of State, Department for Energy and Climate Change; North Warwickshire, Labour) The tonnage of coal consumed in the UK between 1990 and 2007 is given in the table. Figures for 2008 will be published on 30 July 2009.
1990 108,256
1991 107,513
1992 100,580
1993 86,757
1994 81,767
1995 76,942
1996 71,400
1997 63,080
1998 63,152
1999 55,724
2000 59,931
2001 63,850
2002 58,554
2003 63,023
2004 60,450
2005 61,832
2006 67,388
2007 62,886
Source:Digest of UK Energy Statistics 2008 (Internet version). Chapter 2: Solid fuel and derived gases, Long Term Trends.
Industrial Action
The National Union of Mineworkers expresses its support for fellow trade unionists in the Public Sector who today are having to resort to withdrawing their labour (a fundamental right of any worker) and take strike action against these unfair cuts to their pensions and terms and conditions.
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Funeral of Gerry Gibson
It is with deep regret that the NUM (Yorkshire Area) announce the Funeral Service details for Gerry Gibson who tragically lost his life at Kellingley Colliery on Tuesday 27th September 2011.The Service in dedication to Gerry a much respected member,work mate & fellow miner will be held in
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Statement from Gerry's Family
We are all truly devastated by Gerry's sudden and tragic death.
We would like to pay tribute to everyone involved in attempts to rescue Gerry - all work colleagues; Kellingley rescue team; the air ambulance team and all other medics who were on site. Their tireless efforts were not i
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Fatality at Kellingley Colliery
it is with deep regret that the national union of mineworkers has to confirm that as a result of a tragic accident at kellingley colliery one of our members has lost his life.
the whole workforce at the colliery are devastated at the loss of a friend and colleague as a result of a roof fall on 502s
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