§ Mr. Wilsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what information he has as to the projected annual growth in electricity demand in Scotland for the years 1984 to 1989 inclusive; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Allan StewartThe preparation of demand forecasts is a matter for the Scottish electricity boards. I understand that their latest forecasts envisage an average annual growth in demand of about 1¼ per cent. over the period in question.