HC Deb 17 May 1978 vol 950 cc220-1W
Mr. John Moore

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what are his estimates for the use of coal for electricity generation in 1977; what would be the coal equivalent figures for each of the other main sources of energy, namely, oil, gas and nuclear power in 1977; and what is his estimate of consumption for each of the four main energy sources.

FUEL USED BY THE UNITED KINGDOM ELECTRICITY PUBLIC SUPPLY SYSTEM 1977
(Million tonnes of coal or coal equivalent)
Coal Oil Natural gas Nuclear electricity Hydro-electricity Total
79.6 18.0 1.8 12.9 1.7 114.0
INLAND ENERGY CONSUMPTION*, PRIMARY FUEL INPUT BASIS, 1977
(Million tonnes of coal or coal equivalent)
Coal Oil Natural gas Nuclear electricity Hydro-electricity Total
122.7 136.6 62.8 14.3 2.0 338.4
* e.g. transport, power generation, industrial and domestic uses, etc.
† Including primary electricity generated outside the public supply system.