§ 42 and 43. Mr. Ellisasked the Minister of Power (1) what plans are being made to bring North Sea gas to Bristol and the South-West;
(2) what are the plans to bring a gas pipe line down to the sea bank works at Avonmouth.
§ Mr. FreesonThe Gas Council is discussing with the Department its plans for transmitting natural gas, including a pipeline to Avonmouth for completion in 1969. The gas would be used initially in the Seabanks works, but the South Western Gas Board is planning a phased programme for providing direct supplies to consumers.