§ 29. Mr. Eadieasked the Minister of Power what decision has been reached as a result of his consultations with the Secretary of State for Scotland regarding the Scottish Electricity Board's proposal for a new generating station after 1970; and what estimates the National 1104 Coal Board have submitted to him of coal production in Ayrshire to enable him to reach a decision.
§ Mr. MasonMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland is responsible for electricity generation in Scotland, and I have nothing to add to the Answer he gave to a Question by my hon. Friend on 20th January.—[Vol. 776, c. 30.]
§ Mr. EadieIs my right hon. Friend aware that a body of opinion in Scotland believes that coal has not been given proper consideration in any decision which may arise on how the new power station should be fuelled?
§ Mr. MasonI am sorry to hear that but I assure my hon. Friend that my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland and I will not let the case for coal go by default.