HC Deb 09 April 1962 vol 657 c79W
54. Sir C. Taylor

asked the Minister of Power whether he will make a statement about the power cut in London on Monday 26th March, 1962.

Mr. Wood

At 9.22 a.m. on Monday the 26th March there was a flashover to earth on a 132 kilovolt switch at Brunswick Wharf power station. Supplies to 84,600 consumers in the London area were interrupted. Most supplies were restored by 10.05 a.m.; 400 consumers in St. Marylebone were cut off until 10.15 a.m.

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