HC Deb 10 November 1932 vol 270 cc505-6
72. Mr. PERKINS

asked the Minister of Transport the number of pylons that the Electricity Commissioners propose to erect over the New Forest, the height of these pylons, and the area of land enclosed by each pylon?

Mr. PYBUS

The application of the Central Electricity Board would involve the construction of 19 towers. The height of these may vary from 60 to 70 feet, and the bases of the towers are from 14 to 20 feet square.