HC Deb 18 October 1976 vol 917 c275W
Mr. Skinner

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what additional measures he intends to introduce to increase the level of coal burn in power stations.

Mr. Eadie

Despite a 3 per cent. fall in the amount of electricity supplied by the CEGB between 1974–75 and 1975–76, the amount of coal consumed by it rose from 64.8 million tonnes in 1974–75 to 67.5 million tonnes in 1975–76. I am advised by the CEGB that coal consumption this year is likely to show a further increase. Working parties are currently examining coal burn in Scotland and South Wales.

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