§ Mr. Banksasked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will publish the electricity generating capacity for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and the percentage currently being used.
§ Mr. EadieThe highest demand on the public supply system in England and Wales this winter was 44.1 GW, which represented 79 per cent. of the declared net capability of 55.8 GW. Plant available at the time of the peak demand was 46.1 GW.
Electricity generation in Scotland and Northern Ireland is a matter for my right hon. Friends the Secretaries of State for Scotland and Northern Ireland respectively.