HC Deb 09 July 1973 vol 859 cc249-50W
Mr. David Clark

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he is satisfied with the continuing supply of newsprint to newspaper publishers nationally and in industrial regions; and if he will make a statement.

Central Heating Costs Mr. Ian Lloyd

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry (1) what information he has on the total tonnage and cost of gas, diesel oils and fuel oils used for central heating purposes in national and local government buildings, educational establishments and in buildings owned or used by the Armed Forces in 1962 and 1972, respectively;

(2) what information he has on the total tonnage and cost of gas, diesel oils and fuel oils used for central heating purposes in private houses in 1962 and 1972, respectively;

(3) what information he has on the total tonnage and cost of gas, diesel oils and fuel oils used for central heating purposes by British Railways in 1962 and 1972, respectively;

(4) what information he has on the total tonnage and cost of gas, diesel oils and fuels oils used by the British Airports Authority for central heating purposes in 1962 and 1972, respectively.

Mr. Emery

Information on the use of oil for central heating purposes which is readily available is published in the Department's "Annual Digest of Energy Statistics ". The relevant statistics are as follows:

Mr. Anthony Grant

I refer the hon. Member to my reply to the hon. and learned Member for Montgomery (Mr. Hooson) on 4th July.—[Vol. 859, c.127–8.]