HC Deb 15 July 1957 vol 573 cc750-1
28. Mr. Palmer

asked the Paymaster-General the approximate quantity, and the estimated value, of the coal saved in the nationalised gas and electricity industries due to increased efficiency of fuel utilisation, since vesting date in each case.

Mr. Maudling

For gas nearly 10 million tons, worth some £40 million, and for electricity about 35 million tons, worth some £120 million.

Mr. Palmer

Would the right hon. Gentleman not agree that this is an example by nationalised industries which the whole of British industry might well follow?

Mr. Maudling

I agree that this is an excellent performance, but there are plenty of excellent performances in private industry also.