§ 19. Mr. Grimondasked the Secretary of State for Energy if he has made any tentative forecasts as to the percentages of energy from oil, coal, nuclear sources hydro-generation and renewable sources which will make up Great Britain's total use of energy in 1982.
§ Dr. John A. CunninghamI estimate that coal will account for some 35–40 per cent. of United Kingdom total primary energy use in 1982; gas 20–25 per cent.; oil 30–40 per cent.; nuclear 7–8 per cent.; and hydro-generation less than 1 per cent. Renewable sources other than hydro-generation are not expected to contribute significantly by that date.