§ Dr. Kim HowellsTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy (1) how many tonnes extra of carbon dioxide emissions will be produced by United Kingdom power stations, using the generating plant and capacity currently in place, by an average growth rate of 2.5 per cent. in gross domestic product in 1989–90, 1990–91 and 1991–92;
(2) how many tonnes extra of sulphur dioxide emissions will be produced by United Kingdom power stations, using the generating plant and capacity currently in place, by an average growth rate of 2.5 per cent. in gross domestic product in 1989–90, 1990–91 and 1991–92.
(3) what will be the growth in percentage terms of carbon dioxide emissions from United Kingdom power stations, using the generating plant and capacity currently in place, by an average growth rate of 2.5 per cent. in gross domestic product in 1989–90, 1990–91 and 1991–92;
(4) what will be the growth, in percentage terms, of sulphur dioxide emissions from United Kingdom power stations, using the generating plant and capacity currently in place by an average growth rate of 2.5 per cent. in gross domestic product in 1989–90, 1990–91 and 1991–92.
§ Mr. Michael SpicerFuture levels of emissions will depend on the nature of the plant mix employed to meet the demand for electricity and the shape of the associated load curve. There is no straightforward link between growth in gross domestic product and electricity demand.