§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for Energy what was the total amount of electricity generated in Wales in 1979; how much was generated by nuclear, coal and hydroelectric plants, respectively; what was the total consumed in Wales in 1979; and how these figures compare with those for 1967.
§ Mr.Norman LamontThe total amount of electricity generated in Wales in 1979 compared with 1967 was as follows:
GWh 1967 1979 Total electricity generated 14,716 29,770 Of which: Coal fired plant* 11,258 10,885 Nuclear 2,612 9,461 Hydro 232 232 Pumped storage 408 322 * On a heat apportioned basis for mixed-fired stations. Total sales to consumers in Wales in 1967 were 10,788 million KWh. The comparable figure for 1979 is not yet available. In 1978 total generation was 26,494 GWh with total sales to consumers in Wales, of 13,229 million GWh.