HC Deb 27 November 1963 vol 685 cc61-2W
13. Mr. Willis

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the progress made in appointing public inquiries into projected hydro-electric schemes in Scotland.

56. Sir J. MacLeod

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many hydro-electric construction schemes are at present awaiting ratification from his Department.

Mr. Millan

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the reasons for the delays in appointing public inquiries into new proposed hydro-electric schemes in Scotland.

Mr. Noble

As a result of progress with discussions about comparative costs to which I referred in my statement of 10th July, the North of Scotland Hydro-Electric Board recently asked me to arrange an early inquiry into the Fada-Fionn scheme. It has been announced that this inquiry will start on 6th January. The Board has asked that this should be followed by inquiries into the other three schemes at present before me.