HC Deb 06 February 1964 vol 688 cc205-6W
63. Mr. Harold Davies

asked the Minister of Power how much, on average, it costs per mile to lay underground cable and overhead cable, respectively, for electricity supplies.

Mr. Erroll

The costs vary widely according to the voltage. I am circulating a table of comparative costs in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Mr. Erroll

None; but the Central Electricity Generating Board expects to reconsider the question of a power station in Durham towards the end of this year.

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