HC Deb 16 November 1976 vol 919 c466W
Mr. Forman

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what proportion of (a) total EEC energy supply and (b) total EEC energy demand could be met from United Kingdom sources in 1980 and 1985, respectively, according to the best and latest available estimates.

Mr. Eadie

Based on the latest available estimates, United Kingdom indigenous production may amount to between 40 per cent. and 45 per cent. of total EEC energy supply in 1980 and between 35 per cent. and 40 per cent. in 1985. The corresponding estimates of United Kingdom indigenous production as a proportion of total EEC energy demand are around 20 per cent. in 1980 and between 15 per cent. and 25 per cent. in 1985.