Rural Electricity Schemes

HC Deb 13 March 1956 vol 550 c203

20. Commander Donaldson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what new major rural electricity schemes will be commenced in the counties of Roxburgh, Selkirk and Peebles during the next twelve months.

Mr. Henderson Stewart

I am informed by the South of Scotland Electricity Board that they hope during the next twelve months to start schemes under which 101 farms and 536 other premises will be connected in the counties referred to.

Commander Donaldson

While once more thanking my hon. Friend for his answer, may I ask whether any plan is envisaged to extend electricity to the Ettrick and Yarrow Valleys?

Mr. Stewart

I am sorry that I cannot answer the detailed question. I shall be very glad to supply the information if my hon. and gallant Friend will see me.