HC Deb 11 April 1960 vol 621 c101W
99. Mr. Millan

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what percentage of electricity generated in Great Britain in 1948 and in 1959 was generated in Scotland.

Mr. Maclay

In 1948 9 per cent. of the total output of electricity in Great Britain was generated in Scotland. The comparable figure for 1959 was 7.9 per cent.

100. Mr. Millan

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland the percentage increase in electricity generated in Scotland between 1948 and 1959; and if he will compare Scottish growth over this period with that of the rest of Great Britain.

Mr. Maclay

The percentage increase in electricity generated in Scotland between 1948 and 1959 was 101.9, compared with 131.1 per cent. in the rest of Great Britain.

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