HC Deb 11 February 1969 vol 777 cc1103-4
29. Mr. Eadie

asked 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 Coal Board have submitted to him of coal production in Ayrshire to enable him to reach a decision.

Mr. Mason

My 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. Eadie

Is 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. Mason

I 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.