§ 24. Mr. McNamaraasked the Minister of Power whether, in view of the threatened shortage of water for cooling purposes for the Sculcoates Power Station, Hull, which may result in that station being temporarily closed, he will issue a direction to the Yorkshire Electricity Board to ensure that adequate supplies of electricity will at all times be available for the city of Hull.
§ Dr. BrayI understand that there is no threat to the cooling water supplies for Sculcoates power station.
§ Mr. McNamaraCan my hon. Friend explain the reason for the recent statement by the Yorkshire and Ouse River Board that, because of the level at the drain mill level, he will consider suspending the arrangement with the electricity board?
§ Dr. BrayThe river authority and the generating board are discussing an arrangement for keeping water at the required level. I understand that the trouble is too much and not too little water.