§ 73. Sir D. Robertsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how much of the net capital cost of £768,000 incurred in 1956 by the North of Scotland Hydro-Electric Board in making new connections in rural areas was charged against revenue for interest and how much for amortisation.
§ Mr. MaclayI am informed by the Board that the net capital cost to them of making new connections to private individuals in rural areas in 1956 was approximately £950,000. The whole of this sum was met by borrowing and will be amortised. The charge to revenue in 1956 was £25,000 in respect of interest charges.