§ Mr. Peter Robinsonasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what are the estimates for gas consumption for domestic and industrial use in Northern Ireland for the next four years.
§ Mr. Adam ButlerFuture consumption of gas in Northern Ireland will be determined by the nature and timing of decisions on the present proposals to introduce natural gas, and by market forces. Accordingly it is not possible at this time to estimate accurately the usage of gas in Northern Ireland for the next four years.