§ 90 and 91. Sir J. Edenasked the Minister of Power (1) what are his esimates, in coal equivalent tons, of the increase in total inland demand for energy resulting from greater automation in industry by 1970, and by 1975;
(2) what are his estimates, in coal equivalent tons, of the reduction in the increase in total inland demand for energy resulting from more efficient energy use by industry by 1970, and by 1975.
§ Mr. MarshThere are no generally accepted standards of measurement which would permit of separate assessments being made of the effect of changes in either of these factors on energy demand, but their importance is not overlooked when forward projections are made.
§ 102. Mr. Alisonasked the Minister of Power whether he will quantify, in millions of coal equivalent tons, the effect of the Government's decision that the National Plan's growth target is no longer available on the estimates of total inland demand in 1970.
§ Mr. MarshNo. Estimates of energy demand depend on other factors besides the national growth rate.