§ 49. Mr. Alasdair Mackenzieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will issue a general direction to the North of Scotland Hydro-Electric Board, to consider with industry plans for a 200-ton a year heavy water plant based on an interruptible power supply.
§ Dr. Dickson MabonMy right hon. Friend does not think that this would be an appropriate subject for a general direction, and in any event the Board is78W always ready to enter into discussions with any industry which wishes to begin operations in its area.