§ 18. Mr. Nealasked the Paymaster-General if a firm decision has yet been made to erect no further coal-fired electricity generating stations.
§ Mr. MaudlingNo, Sir. It will be several years at least before the question of taking such a decision seems likely to arise.
§ Mr. NealWill the Paymaster-General ensure that in future coal-fired electricity generating stations will be situated near coalfields to economise on transport?
§ Mr. MaudlingThe 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.