§ Mrs. Ray MichieTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps he plans to take to ensure Scottish generators of electricity from renewable sources are able to compete on equal terms with those in England and Wales 75W in respect of qualification for inclusion under the non-fossil fuel obligation quota; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. LangArrangements for the non-fossil fuel obligation are the responsibility of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Energy. Scottish generators from renewable sources can sell their electricity in England and Wales on a levy exempt basis.
§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how much he spent on fees to advisers on electricity privatisation in 1989–90; and what is the budget for the current year.
§ Mr. LangIn 1989–90 the provisional outturn expenditure on advisers' fees and other expenses relating to the privatisation of the electricity supply industry in Scotland is £3,811,000. The final outturn figure will be contained in the appropriation accounts to be published on 26 October. The supply estimates for 1990–91 included provision of £5 million for such fees.