HC Deb 04 July 1989 vol 156 c85W
Mr. Ieuan Wyn Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy (1) what is the total consumption of electricity in(a) England, and (b) Wales in a full year recorded over the last five years for which figures are available, and the percentage consumption for domestic, industrial, and commercial sectors;

(2) what was the average demand for electricity measured in megawatts in England and Wales, shown separately, for the winter period and summer period for each of the last five years for which figures are available;

(3) what was the maximum demand for electricity measured in megawatts in England and Wales, separately, during 1988–89; and at what time of which day it occurred in each case.

Mr. Michael Spicer

These are matters for the Electricity Council. I shall ask the chairman of the council to write to the hon. Member.

Mr. Ieuan Wyn Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what is the total generating capacity of electricity in Wales measured in megawatts; and what is the percentage component in the total generated by(a) nuclear, (b) coal, (c) oil, (d) hydro, (e) pumped storage and (f) other.

Mr. Michael Spicer

This is a matter for the Central Electricity Generating Board. I shall ask the chairman of the CEGB to write to the hon. Member.

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