§ Mr. Rowlandasked the Minister of Power if he will publish a table showing the consumption of coal in 1965 and 157W 1966, the estimated consumption in 1967, and the forecast consumption in 1968.
§ Mr. FreesonGross inland coal consumption was 184.6 million tons in 1965 and 174.6 million tons in 1966. It is expected that consumption in 1967 and 1968 will be somewhat lower than in 1966, but, in view of uncertainties, it would not be helpful to attempt precise forecasts.