HC Deb 25 June 1969 vol 785 c290W
Mr. Ashton

asked 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. Freeson

The 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.