HC Deb 07 November 1967 vol 753 cc75-6W
33. Mr. Lubbock

asked the Minister of Power what is his policy on reduced electricity charges for new import saving industrial projects.

Mr. Marsh

In accordance with the recent Government statement, I shall be willing to authorise the C.E.G.B. to negotiate special contracts for long-term supplies to selected new projects which require very large quantities of electricity. Balance of payments considerations will be among those taken into account in deciding whether any particular project should be selected.

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