HC Deb 21 June 1961 vol 642 c146W
Mr. Lawson

asked the Minister of Power what was the rise in total energy consumption in the United Kingdom in 1960 as compared with 1959; and what was the percentage increase in each of the main energy constituents, namely, coal, oil, gas and electricty.

Mr. Wood

Total inland energy consumption in the United Kingdom was 264 million tons of coal equivalent in 1960, compared with 245 million tons of coal equivalent in 1959. The respective increases in the use of coal, oil, gas and electricity were 4 per cent., 17 per cent., 4 per cent. and 13 per cent.

Mr. Lawson

asked the Minister of Power what was the rise in total energy consumption in Scotland in 1960 as compared with 1959; and what was the percentage increase in each of the main energy constituents, namely, coal, oil, gas and electricity.

Mr. Wood

Total inland energy consumption in Scotland was 25 million tons of coal equivalent in 1960 compared with 23 million tons of coal equivalent in 1959. The respective increases in the use of coal, oil, gas and electricity were 6 per cent., 14 per cent., 2 per cent. and 11 per cent.