§ Mr. Woofasked the Secretary of State for Energy what is his estimate of the present annual increase in the United Kingdom consumption of energy expressed as millions of tons of coal-equivalent, and what proportion is met by coal, petroleum fuels, nuclear power and other sources of energy.
§ Mr. EadieInland energy consumption, on a primary fuel input basis, during the 12 months ended September 1977, was nearly 12 million tons of coal or coal equivalent higher than in the previous 12-month period. This increase was met as follows:
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Percentage Proportion by Coal 37 Proportion by Petroleum 8 Proportion by Nuclear 17 Proportion by Other 38 100 The increased consumption was partially a reflection of significant differences in temperature between the two periods. After making allowances for this factor the estimated increase is approximately 7 mtce.