§ Mr. DunnachieTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy what progress has been made in the work to expand the capacity of the interconnector allowing the purchase by English distribution companies of electricity generated in Scotland.
§ Mr. BaldryI understand that the SSEB and the National Grid Company are preparing the necessary 111W environmental assessments and applications for consent which will be required if the interconnection capacity is to be increased. The decision to increase capacity of the interconnector will depend on successful conclusion of contracts for increased energy exchanges over the existing link.