§ Mr. DAGGARasked the Minister of Transport the number of units (to the nearest million) of electricity generated by authorised undertakings and railway and tramway authorities and non-statutory undertakings; the percentage increase or decrease on 1921 figures; the quantity of coal and coke used; and the percentage increase or decrease on 1921 figures for the years 1930, 1931, and 1932?
Mr. STANLEYThe following statement gives the information desired:528W
(1) Number of units (to the nearest million) of electricity generated Year Total Units generated. Total Increases on 1921–22. Millions. Per cent. 1922–22* … 4,885 — 1930 … 12,333 152 1931 … 12,813 162 1932 … 13,656 179
(2) Quantities of Coal and Coke used. Year Total Amount. Total Increase on 1921–22. Tons. Per cent. 1921–22* … 6,475,531 — 1930 … 9,965,249 54 1931 … 9,891,428 53 1932 … 10,138,012 56 * The figures relate so the year ended 31st March, 1922, which included a prolonged Coal Strike period in 1921.