§ David HamiltonTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what percentage of energy consumed in(a) Scotland, (b) England, (c) Wales and (d) Northern Ireland was provided by (i) nuclear power, (ii) coal, (iii) gas, (iv) oil and (v) renewables. [60285]
§ Mr. WilsonThe percentages of energy consumed in the UK as a whole during 2000 by each fuel source are shown below. Separate figures for Scotland, England and Wales are not available. Figures for 2001 are currently being compiled and will be available at the end of July.
Percentage Nuclear 31.5 Coal 35.1 Gas 25.2 Oil 8.0 Renewables 0.2 Source:
Digest of United Kingdom Energy Statistics, 2001 (The Stationery Office)