HC Deb 25 February 1957 vol 565 cc859-60
49. Mr. Willey

asked the Paymaster-General whether he will make a further statement on the inquiry regarding the supply of electricity to Holy Island.

The Paymaster-General (Mr. Reginald Maudling)

My noble Friend, after consultation with his right hon. Friend the Minister of Housing and Local Government, has now decided to give his consent to the scheme proposed by the South of Scotland Electricity Board except for some additional undergrounding in the south of the village, and for the section along the approach to the village, where a possible alternative route overhead is being explored.

Mr. Willey

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that his reply ought to be generally acceptable and will afford great satisfaction to the islanders?