§ Mr. Adam Hunterasked the Minister of Power whether, in view of the Central Electricity Generating Board's invitations to tender for the conversion of two power stations to burn natural gas in summer, he will withhold his approval of the necessary capital expenditure until the Central Electricity Generating Board has consulted him about the conversion.
§ Mr. MarshMy consent under Section 2 of the Electric Lighting Act, 1909 would be needed before any such conversion could be undertaken. It has not been requested, but I am considering the desirability of a small pilot-scale conversion at one station to gain cost and operating experience as a guide to policy.