HC Deb 24 November 1978 vol 958 c779W
Mr. Ronald Atkins

asked the Secretary of State for Energy how much energy has been consumed so far in 1978 in the United Kingdom, compared with a similar period in 1977.

Dr. John Cunningham

The most recent figure relates to the nine-month period January to September which will be published in the November issue of the Department's statistical bulletin"Energy Trends". For convenience, the figures are tabulated below.

Inland energy consumption: primary fuel input basis
(million tonnes of coal equivalent)
Jan.-Sept. 1977 247.5
Jan.-Sept. 1978 246.7
Per cent. Change -0.3