§ Mr. Formanasked the Secretary of State for Energy what are the present average costs of overhead and underground electricity distributive lines, respectively, up to and including lines of 132 KV.
§ Mr. Norman LamontCosts of overhead and underground cables vary not only according to the voltage for which they are intended but also with topography and route length. The following figures relate to work recently carried out.
§ Mr. Norman LamontWhere the owner of land has authorised the Central Electricity Generating Board to place electric lines and towers across his land by the grant of a voluntary wayleave or permanent easement the grant invariably makes provision for the board to enter on the land for the purpose of repairing or maintaining the line. In cases where 149W the Board has acquired the right to place the line compulsorily, under section 22 of the Electricity (Supply) Act 1919 or section 9 of the Electricity Act 1947, those sections give similar rights to the Board. The exercise of the Board's statutory rights of entry on to premises is regulated by the Rights of Entry (Gas and Electricity Boards) Act 1954. The Board has other rights of entry, for example, under section 24 of the Electric Lighting Act 1882, as extended by section 16 of the Electric Lighting Act 1909, to inspect its lines and other works and apparatus.