HC Deb 31 January 1990 vol 166 c179W
Mr. Frank Dobson

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy, what is his estimate of the current maximum electricity generating capacity in England and Wales in the public and private sectors, respectively; and what is his estimate for each year up to 1995–96.

Mr. Wakeham

The declared net capacity of (commissioned) generating plant in England and Wales is 55.1 GW in the public sector; private generating capacity for Great Britain as a whole is 3.7 GW. Capacity in subsequent years is a matter for future electricity generating companies.

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