HC Deb 27 June 1967 vol 749 cc56-7W
51. Mr. Spriggs

asked the Minister of Power what Plans Her Majesty's Government have to reopen uneconomic coal mines in the event of interference with Great Britain's oil supplies; to what extent they include the conversion of oilfired power stations to coal burners; how much time would be required to convert such power stations; and where the coal industry would recruit its manpower.

52. Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Minister of Power whether, and to what extent, the proposed new national fuel policy will take fully into account the insecurity of Middle East oil supplies, as experienced in recent weeks; and if he will state what the cost of such supplies will be in military terms.

Mr. Marsh

In my review of fuel policy I am taking full account of all relevant considerations, including the adequacy and security of supplies and the pattern of primary fuel use at power stations.