HC Deb 10 April 1989 vol 150 c335W
50. Mr. Harry Greenway

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy by what percentage he expects demands for electricity to increase over the next five years; how this compares with five, 10, 15, and 20 years ago; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Michael Spicer

In evidence to the Hinkley Point public inquiry, the CEGB estimated that electricity demand would rise by 2.1 per cent. per annum over the period to 1997, which represents a capacity requirement of 53.6 GW. This figure compares with peak capacity demands in 1984 of 41.9 GW; 1979–42.2 GW; 1974—40.9 GW and 1969—37.8 GW.