HC Deb 02 November 1987 vol 121 cc523-4W
13. Mr. Stern

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what estimates he has for the increase in electricity demand over the next decade.

Mr. Michael Spicer

Estimates of electricity demand are the responsibility of the electricity supply industry. The forecasts for England and Wales adopted by the Electricity Council in October last year show a steady growth of about 1.5 per cent. a year in electricity demand over the nine years ahead.