§ 71. Colonel Clarkeasked the Minister of Fuel and Power what percentage of the electricity generated in Great Britain in 1946 was produced, respectively, by the agencies of coal and coke, oil, and water; and what were the corresponding figures for the year 1945.
§ Mr. ShinwellThe following statistics are the only ones available:—
Electricity generated. 1945 1946 Per cent. Per cent. (a) from steam plant fired by coal, coke or oil. 96.68 96.99 (b) from water power 3.07 2.76 (c) from oil engines 0.12 0.13 (d) from waste heat and refuse steam plant. 0.13 0.12 100.00 100.00
§ 76. Mr. Bowerasked the Minister of Fuel and Power if he has investigated a method of utilising the flow of rivers for the purpose of generating electric power without the use of any fuel, of which he has been given details; and if he is prepared to facilitate its development so that this potential source of power may be fully exploited.
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§ Mr. ShinwellNumerous schemes for generating electricity by utilising the water flow of rivers have been received and examined by my Department, but I am unable to identify the scheme to which the hon. Member refers If full details are sent to me I will have this particular method investigated.