§ Mr. Ashleyasked the Secretary of State for Energy how the maximum amount of electricity which can be carried by the cross-Channel electricity link compares with the average and peak winter loads of the Central Electricity Generating Board.
§ Mr. GoodladWhen completed the maximum amount of electricity which could be carried by the cross-Channel link will be 2000 MW. This compares with an average winter peak load of 40,000 MW and a maximum peak load of 45,000 MW.