§ Miss Fookesasked the Secretary of State for Energy (1) what is the present requirement for electrical power; and what estimates he has made of future requirements over the next five years;
(2) what is the estimated percentage increase or decrease over the next five years in electrical power compared with present requirements.
§ Mr. EadiePeak electricity demand in England and Wales reached 42,000 megawatts in January last. Current estimates suggest that demand may grow by about 2 per cent. or 3 per cent. per annum over the next five years.