These data are given in considerable detail and similar data could not easily be obtained in full in time for incorporation in Table 3.-Average Prices in the United Kingdom of Principal Metals, Ores and Oils during the years 1936 and 1937. successive annual reviews of mineral production without causing undue delay. It is possible, however, to bring up to date Table V of that review showing the quantities of ores, metals and other mineral products available for consumption in India. These data for 1937 are summarised in Table 5 of this present review. TABLE 4.-Average number of persons employed daily in 1936 and 1937 in the production of minerals from mines in India for which reliable returns of labour statistics are available. (Figures for Burma not included.) TOTAL 342,766 373,129 TABLE 5.-Consumption in India during the year 1937. Fuller's earth Tons 7,416 7,416 (a) Including Burma up to 31st March, 1937. TABLE 5.--Consumption in India during the year 1937--contd. Petrolincluding benzene Gallons and dangerous spirit. Kerosene Gallons 36,233,379 162,850,131 302 199,082,872 Fuel oil Gallons . 1,796,571 127,809,056 129,605,627 Gallons 2,064,322 33,621,352 35,685,674 Batching and lubricat ing oils. Paraffin wax Tons 10,626 1,377 25,447 (a) Including Burma up to 31st March, 1937. Mormugao Portuguese India. |