HC Deb 04 June 1951 vol 488 c57W
10. Mr. Osborne

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power if the generating stations which are temporarily out of production and are partially causing the electricity cuts, will all be in commission again before next winter; and if he can give an assurance to industry that power cuts this coming winter will not be more severe than those imposed last winter.

Mr. P. Noel-Baker

The British Electricity Authority so arrange their programme of maintenance and overhaul that they have the maximum amount of plant available during the winter months. I hope that more than 1,000 megawatts of new plant will be commissioned in 1951. I am considering what further measures can be taken to reduce the frequency and severity of power cuts, and to mitigate the loss and inconvenience which they cause.