HC Deb 02 February 1953 vol 510 cc169-70W
Mr. Nabarro

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power to state in convenient form the comparative sales of electricity in each of the calendar years 1946–52, inclusive; and the increase or decrease per cent in each year's sales compared with the year immediately preceding.

Mr. Geoffrey Lloyd

Following is the information:

SALES OF ELECTRICITY IN GREAT BRITAIN, 1946–52
Total Units Sold Million kWh) Percentage increase compared with previous year
1946 … 34,798 11.0
1947 … 35,858 3.0
1948 … 39,281 9.5
1949 … 41,370 5.3
1950 … 45,912 11.0
1951 … 50,909 10.9
1952 (a) … 52,700 3.5

(a) Estimated.