§ Mr. Ashtonasked the Minister of Power what estimates his department has made about the growth of fuel oil consumption in power stations between now and 1972; and how this estimated proportionate increase compares with that of coal, nuclear power and natural gas.
§ Mr. FreesonThe amount of fuel oil to be used will depend in part on decisions yet to be taken as to the support to be given to coal at the time. I cannot, therefore, quote a figure.