HC Deb 15 June 1973 vol 857 c415W
Dr. Marshall

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many tons coal equivalent of coal, oil, nuclear fuel and natural gas, respectively, were used in the generation of electricity in the United Kingdom in 1972.

Mr. Emery

The quantity of fuels used for the generation of electricity by the public supply system in the United Kingdom in 1972 was as follows:

Million tons coal equivalent
Coal 65.6
Oil 31.6
Natural gas 2.2

In addition, the coal equivalent of nuclear generation was 10.5 million tons, including 1.6 million tons in respect of electricity purchased by the public supply system from outside sources.