§ Mr. Eadieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland at what point his administration becomes involved in relation to the South of Scotland's Electricity Board's application to build nuclear power stations.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellFormally, when the board applies under Section 2 of the Electric Lighting Act 1909 for consent to construct or extend any generating station; but officials of my Departments take part in the informal discussions which precede such applications.
§ Mr. Eadieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland where in Scotland officers and staff will be located under his responsibility as a result of the creation of the new Department of Energy ; and what is the number of staff involved.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellThe responsibilities of the Scottish Office are unchanged, and no Scottish Office staff are affected as a result of the creation of the Department of Energy.