HC Deb 17 January 1983 vol 35 cc12-3W
Mr. Peter Robinson

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what percentage of households in Northern Ireland use (a) coal, (b) gas, (c) electricity and (d) oil as the primary means of heating; and what percentage of consumers use (i) gas and (ii) electricity as the primary means of cooking in Northern Ireland.

Mr. Adam Butler

Surveys undertaken by the research unit of the Department of Finance and Personnel suggests the primary means of heating and cooking by households in Northern Ireland are as follows:

Primary form of heating Percentage of house-holds Primary form of cooking Percentage of house-holds
(a) Coal 72 (i) Towns gas 20
(b) Towns gas 4 (ii) Electricity 48
(c) Electricity 10
(d) Oil 10