§ Mr. Patrick Jenkinasked the Secretary of State for Energy by how much the amount of electricity generated in England and Wales in the first eight months of 1975 rose over the corresponding months of 1974; by how much the amount generated by nuclear power fell in the same period; and if he will give an estimate of the cost to the CEGB of thus switching from nuclear to fossil fuels in this period.
§ Mr. EadieThe amount of electricity generated by the public electricity generation system in England and Wales in the first eight months of 1975 and the corresponding months in 1974 is given in the October 1975 issue of "Energy Trends" The figures are as follows:
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Total (GWh) 1974 January to August 135,764 1975 January to August 141,163 Per cent. change +4.0 Nuclear (GWh) 1974 January to August 17,702 1975 January to August 15,285 Per cent. change −13.7 I am informed by the CEGB that it is its policy to operate nuclear plant to the maximum that its availability allows. I understand that the reduction in nuclear output in 1975 is due to a repair programme. I am asking the Chairman of the CEGB to let the right hon. Gentleman have the cost information which he is seeking.