§ 86. Mr. Albert Robertsasked the Minister of Technology what representations he has received from the Central Electricity Generating Board concerning his approval for the converting of coal-fired power stations to oil because of the recent increase in the price of coal; and what reply he has sent.
§ Mr. Harold LeverOn 3rd February, 1970, the C.E.G.B. applied for approval,
INDUSTRIAL BUILDING COMPLETED FOR MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY* ESTIMATED ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT† Gateshead Employment Exchange Area (included in the Northern Region)‡ Males Total Males Total 1963 … 3,160 5,250 730§ 1,540§ 1964 … 4,920 8,350 1965 … 9,470 14,150 230 240 1966 … 11,290 15,080 2,410 2,510 1967 … 7,530 10,810 440 600 1968 … 8,930 14,060 240 330 1969 (January to June)║ … 3,500 4,640 320 540 * New buildings and extensions, over 500 sq. ft., for which industrial development certificates were issued. † Employment expected to arise when projects are fully manned, as estimated by the applicants for the certificates. ‡ Gateshead C.B. (wholly), Whickham U.D.C. (mainly), and a part of Chester-le-Street R.D.C. § Owing to the risk of disclosure of individual schemes, figures for separate years cannot be given. ║ As known at 31st December, 1969.