HC Deb 20 February 1961 vol 635 cc25-6
50. Mr. Milne

asked the Minister of Power if he will give the number of oil-fired power stations which are in operation in the British Isles.

Mr. Wood

Twelve oil-fired steam stations or parts of stations are in operation in Great Britain.

Mr. Milne

Does the Minister realise that this is one more than was operating in 1959? What steps is he likely to take to ensure that the ones suitable for conversion are converted to coal-firing at the earliest possible moment?

Mr. Wood

It would be an unwise step to convert to coal stations at present using oil at a time when demand for coal is larger than the amount of coal being produced.

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