§ Mr. Geoffrey Lloydasked the Minister of Power if, following publication of the report on gas shortages in the Midlands, he will seek consultations with the West Midlands Gas Board to ensure that progress with the second stage Tipton gas plant is such that it will supply gas to the West Midlands by the end of October.
§ Mr. MarshAs I told the hon. Member on 29th July[OFFICIAL REPORT, c.366], progress with the construction of individual plants is a matter for the Board and the contractors. I understand, however, that unless unforeseen delays occur in the next two months at this or other plants under construction, adequate capacity should be available to meet the peak winter demand.