HC Deb 10 June 1964 vol 696 c67W
54. Mr. N. McLean

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many new electricity consumers were connected by the North of Scotland Hydro-Electric Board between 1959 and the end of 1963; and what percentage of rural distribution has now been completed for the Board's area.

Mr. Noble

The North of Scotland Hydro-Electric Board connected 39,309 new consumers between 1959 and the end of 1963.

Rural distribution in their area is more than 90 per cent. complete.