HC Deb 10 June 1974 vol 874 cc402-3W
Mr. Wigley

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what was the estimated consumption of energy in Wales in 1950, 1960, 1965, 1970, 1972 and 1973, respectively.

Mr. Varley

Inland consumption of energy in Wales on a primary fuel input basis is estimated to have been as follows, in million tons coal equivalent:

1950 16
1960 22
1965 24
1970 26
1972 27
1973 29

Mr. Wigley

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what was Wales' consumption of oil in 1972 and 1973, respectively.

Mr. Varley

Deliveries into consumption of petroleum products in Wales in 1972 and 1973 are estimated at 7.7 and 8.4 million tons, respectively.