HC Deb 22 January 1948 vol 446 c55W
35. Mr. Gallacher

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power by how much will generating capacity and power stations be increased by 1950; and what percentage increase this represents of the plans made by the Central Electricity Board.

Mr. Gaitskell

The net increase in generating capacity during the period 1948–50 inclusive should be about 3,750,000 kilowatts. This represents nearly 80 per cent. of the increase planned by the Central Electricity Board.

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