§ Mr. Woofasked the Secretary of State for Energy what effect greater efficiency of labour and employment has had on demand for fuel or for energy-using equipment.
§ Mr. EadieGreater efficiency of labour and a higher level of employment have generally been accompanied by a higher demand for energy and for energy-using equipment. However, as improvements in the efficiency of labour have widely varying effects on energy demand, and energy consumption is also affected by many factors other than labour efficiency and employment, it would be misleading to assume any precise relationship between these quantities.