HC Deb 10 April 1974 vol 872 cc207-8W
Mr. Onslow

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what is his estimate of the total generating capacity of electricity generators now in the possession of private industry; and what proportion of this capacity is normally in use.

Mr. Eadie

The most recent available estimate of generating capacity outside the public electricity supply system is 5,000 MW—including 500 MW for nuclear and 100 MW for hydro—at the

Mr. John Fraser

Following is the available information for 11th March 1974:

Unemployed men who last worked in Construction: Scotland
Fixer/walling masons 13
Bricklayers 290
Carpenters and joiners (construction sites and maintenance) 454
Plasterers 121
Roofers and slaters 121
Plumbers, pipe fitters 289
Painters and decorators 625
Glaziers 19
Others 15,821
Total: unemployed men who last worked in Construction 17,753

Figures for wood machinists are not available.

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