HC Deb 24 February 1955 vol 537 cc197-8W
95. Mr. T. W. Jones

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether he will introduce legislation to increase the borrowing powers for capital expenditure of elec-

entering each Service in each of the years 1951, 1952, 1953 and 1954, the particulars being given on a quarterly basis to conform to the pattern shown in Part A, SSS(R) (55) 1, separate figures being given in addition to show the number of boys enlisting on Regular engagement.

Mr. H. Macmillan

The following is the reply:

tricity boards in the light of the programmes of nuclear power and in view of the need for a rapid expansion of the electrification programme.

Mr. Joynson-Hicks

No. The British Electricity Authority at present have unused borrowing powers of about £675 million and this will accommodate all possible capital expenditure on nuclear power stations within the next few years.