§ Mr. Gwynfor Evansasked the Secretary of State for Energy what was the contribution made by nuclear energy to the energy requirements of the United Kingdom, expressed as a percentage of the total, in 1960, 1965, 1970 and 1974; and what is his assessment of the likely proportion in 1975.
§ Mr. EadieThe historic data required are as follows:
Per cent. 1960 0.3 1965 2.0 1970 2.9 1974 3.6 There is likely to be a small increase in 1975, to around 4 per cent., but an accurate forecast cannot be made at this stage.