HC Deb 08 February 1979 vol 962 c248W
Mr. Banks

asked 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. Eadie

The 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.