HC Deb 16 July 1973 vol 860 cc10-1W
Mr. Leadbitter

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what estimates he has made of the energy requirements of the United Kingdom by 1980 and 1985, respectively.

Mr. Tom Boardman

While my Department keeps energy demand under continuous review the issues involved are complex and subject to considerable variation. Hence, I do not consider that it would be helpful to publish demand estimates out of the context in which they are prepared.