§ Mr. Fletcherasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the external financing limit for the North of Scotland Hydro Electric Board in the current financial year.
§ Mr. YoungerI have made the following change to the external financing limit of the North of Scotland Hydro Electric Board in 1985–86:
£ million Previous limit -19 Revised limit -30 Change -11 The new limit, which is consistent with the board's estimated outturn for the current year reflects a reduced demand for external finance due to the board's successful efforts to increase sales and contain costs.