§ 34. Mr. Alisonasked the Minister of Power whether before giving his final approval to proposals for new power station construction at Drax, he will pay special attention to problems of disposing of pulversied fuel ash at an all-coal power station.
§ Mr. FreesonStatutory consent has already been given for a coal burning power station at Drax. Proposals for dealing with the fuel ash on a separate site are for my right hon. Friend the Minister of Housing and Local Government under ordinary planning procedure, but there is no reason to think that the problems will not be overcome.