§ 5. Sir W. Anstruther-Grayasked the Paymaster-General to what extent he estimates that the consumption of coal for the production of electricity in Scotland will be increased during the next twelve months.
§ Mr. MaudlingI regret that I have received no estimates which I could give my hon. and gallant Friend.
§ Sir W. Anstruther-GrayMay we assume, therefore, that there is good hope that these electricity undertakings will take an increasing quantity of coal in future?
§ Mr. MaudlingCoal consumption at the power stations in Scotland has increased in the last three years, and I see no reason to suppose that that will not continue.