HC Deb 08 March 1984 vol 55 c712W
Mr. Orme

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what was the share of renewable sources of energy in total United Kingdom primary energy consumption for 1979 and 1983.

Mr. Buchanan-Smith

The contribution which alternative forms of energy made to total primary energy consumption in both 1979 and 1983 was very small. However, hydro-electricity provided 0.6 per cent. of total consumption in 1979 and 0.8 per cent. in 1983 (provisional).

Mr. Orme

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what was the share of oil in total United Kingdom primary energy consumption for 1983.

Mr. Buchanan-Smith

Provisional figures for 1983 show that petroleum's share was 34 per cent.