§ Mr. Eadieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many oil installations, during the last four years, that generate power for the national grid have had to cease operation because of mechnical failures or due to maintenance operations, and for what periods of time; in how many cases coal-fired stations were used to make up the deficiency; and approximately how many additional tons of coal were used.
§ Mr. RossOne—Carolina Port—has been shut down within the past few weeks because of deterioration of the chimney lining, and other stations have been shut down for very short periods for inspection, or operated on part load for normal maintenance. The amount of additional coal used because of the difficulty at Carolina Port and these other servicing interruptions has been negligible.
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§ Mr. Eadieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the cost in 1968–69 of delays in the commissioning of power stations of all types incurred in Scotland; how much of this sum is attributable to coal and gas, respectively; and what compensation is involved and to whom it will be payable.
§ Mr. RossApproximately £1.3 million in increased system costs as a result of greater use of coal-fired plant. This was attributable to delays at two coal-fired stations. I understand that the South of Scotland Electricity Board is pursuing the question of contract penalties.