HC Deb 11 March 1957 vol 566 c783
18. Mr. Neal

asked the Paymaster-General if a firm decision has yet been made to erect no further coal-fired electricity generating stations.

Mr. Maudling

No, Sir. It will be several years at least before the question of taking such a decision seems likely to arise.

Mr. Neal

Will the Paymaster-General ensure that in future coal-fired electricity generating stations will be situated near coalfields to economise on transport?

Mr. Maudling

The siting of these stations is a matter for the electricity authorities. I am sure they will take into account very closely the availability and transport costs of coal.