§ Mr. OttawayTo ask the President of the Board of Trade, pursuant to her answer of 18 June 1998,Official Report, column 321, (1) if he will publish the National Grid Company's advice to him detailing the benefits of black start capacity in relation to the security of supply for London and the South East; [48190]
(2) on power generation, if she will place in the Library a copy of the National Grid Company letter to her on the benefits of black start capacity in relation to the security of supply for London and the South-East. [48673]
§ Mr. BattleIt would plainly be impractical for the Secretary of State to publish every piece of advice or representation she receives, leaving aside for the moment the question of whether the correspondent wishes the document to be made public. In this case, I understand the National Grid Company is only too happy to provide a copy direct to the hon. Member.