§ Mr. Speedasked the Secretary of State for Energy what studies are currently taking place to determine the economic and practical feasibility of placing underground more rural electric power transmission cables.
§ Mr. Michael SpicerThe placing of electric power lines is in the first instance a matter for the electricity supply industry and I have therefore asked the chairman of the Electricity Council to write to my hon. Friend with the information he requested and to send me a copy of this letter.