§ Mr. Albert Robertsasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what increase in electricity produced from nuclear, coal-fired and oil-fired power stations, respectively is calculated over the next 10 years.
§ Mr. EmeryEstimates of contributions to be made to electricity production by nuclear, coal-fired and oil-fired power stations over the next 10 years cover a range of possibilities to take account of alternative sytem developments, the relative prices of fuels during the period and other assumptions. They are, therefore,274W subject to frequent revision, and it would be misleading to quote any single set of estimates in isolation.
§ Mr. Masonasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will indicate how much spare coal-firing generating capacity is readily and permanently available on the CEGB National Grid.
§ Mr. EmeryThe amount of coal-fired plant available for use but not in operation at any time varies according to the demand for electricity, the availability of non-coal-fired plant and the relative price of coal and other fuels.