Sizewell 'B' power station public inquiry: CEGB proof of evidence

The CEGB's case for constructing new generating plant is considered. Firstly forecasting procedures within the electricity supply industry are outlined. Assessments of electricity demand in the medium term are discussed. These are relevant to a capacity need argument and the economic estimates underlying them. Longer term assessments which are primarily related to an economic need argument are then considered. Work on world economic growth, UK economic growth, UK energy demand and electricity demand on the CEGB is set out. (U.K.)