HC Deb 17 December 1980 vol 996 c175W
Mr. Hardy

asked 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 Moore

I 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.

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