HC Deb 28 November 1963 vol 685 cc451-2
2. Mr. Donnelly

asked the Minister of Power what proposals he has received from the Central Electricity Generating Board regarding the proposed power station near Pwllcrochan, Pembrokeshire.

Mr. Erroll

The Board has announced that it will be applying to me shortly for consent to build a power station at West Pennar on Milford Haven.

Mr. Donnelly

Is the Minister aware that this is a very important and welcome development in the locality, and whilst not asking him to commit himself on the merits of the proposal because of his judicious position, may I ask him to give an undertaking that he will deal with his side of the permissions that are required with the utmost expedition because of the problem of general development in the area?

Mr. Erroll

A good deal will depend on whether a public inquiry will be necessary or not. I have not yet received the application. Of course, as far as my Department is concerned, the application will be dealt with with the customary expedition.

Mr. Blyton

Will the Minister say that this new power station will be based on coal rather than oil?

Mr. Erroll

As I said before, I have not yet received the application.