Electricity Generating Station, Dundee

HC Deb 19 November 1969 vol 791 c1312

38. Mr. Doig

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will now authorise the building of another electricity generating station for Dundee as recommended by the Mackenzie Report.

Dr. Dickson Mahon

The planning of generating capacity is a matter for the two electricity boards. No proposals for additional capacity at Dundee have been submitted to my right hon. Friend by the boards.

Mr. Doig

Is my hon. Friend aware that this was one of the recommendations of the Mackenzie Report some years ago? It was decided then that this would be an ideal place for the station. The electricity board wanted one there, and the facilities were reserved within the harbour of Dundee for the purpose.

Dr. Mabon

I am aware that seven years ago the Mackenzie Committee suggested that the Dundee site should be examined with a view to the installation of further capacity. Much has happened since, however. I remind my hon. Friend that the recommendation also said that the decision ought to be a matter for the industry. That is exactly the position as it stands at the moment.