HC Deb 29 March 1971 vol 814 c256W
43. Mr. Leadbitter

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is the growth in demand expectancy for electricity during the next three years.

Mr. Ridley

The Electricity Council's recently announced forecast for the winter of 1976–77 represents a growth rate in the maximum demand for electricity over the next six years of 5.7 per cent. a year. I understand that the expected growth over the next three years is similar.

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