§ Mr. Hardyasked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will publish his forecast for 1981 inland energy consumption; and what is his estimate of (a) coal consumption and (b) volume of coal imports, during next year.
§ Mr. John MooreI have no plans for publishing any forecast of inland energy consumption in 1981 at present. The level of United Kingdom coal comsumption and volume of coal imports will depend on a number of factors, including the market conditions prevailing during the year.