§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Energy, assuming that oil and natural gas should be available for use until the end of the century at least, what are the percentage-expected contributions of coal, nuclear energy and alternative sources to total energy consumption in the United Kingdom by 2000 AD, and for the breakdown of contributions likely to be made by alternative sources.
§ Dr. J. Dickson MabonEstimates of the contributions of the various primary energy sources to the total energy consumption in 2000 AD are given in the Department of Energy's Energy Policy Review, a copy of which is available in the Library. This paper also indicates the possible future rôle of renewable energy sources.