HC Deb 26 February 1924 vol 170 c269W
Major MOULTON

asked the Minister of Transport whether he has considered the advantages to be gained from bulk generation of electrical power near the sources of coal supply, and the distribution of such power over a wide area of the Kingdom; and whether the Government propose to take any action towards initiating a scheme or schemes for this purpose?

Mr. GOSLING

In considering technical schemes for various electricity districts, the Electricity Commissioners have the advantages referred to fully in mind, and the schemes approved by them provide for bulk generation in a limited number of well-placed stations and for the inter-connection of such stations.