HC Deb 14 November 1968 vol 773 cc150-1W
Mr. Swain

asked the Minister of Power (1) why the forecast estimated cost of coal in 1974 was not taken into consideration before the Seaton Carew decision was made;

(2) how the price of electricity which will be produced at Seaton Carew from nuclear energy compares with electricity produced from coal using the forecast estimate of coal as a raw material for 1974.

Mr. Mason

Account was taken of possible reductions in future coal costs, but the advantage of nuclear remained substantial.

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