HC Deb 23 July 1971 vol 821 c373W
Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what plans he has to build a second thermal power station within about five miles of Bedford ; when the plant will be built; and what will be its output capacity and choice of fuel.

Sir J. Eden

This is a matter for the C.E.G.B. which requires statutory consent before it can construct a power station. It has not applied for consent for a station near Bedford.