HC Deb 27 January 1970 vol 794 cc330-1W
Mr. Hooley

asked the Minister of Technology what was the total United Kingdom production of electricity in each of the years 1965 to 1969, inclusive.

Mr. Alan Williams

The total quantity of electricity generated in the United Kingdom by the public electricity supply system and by major industrial producers was:

Mr. Benn

A number of countries have requirements for this type of aircraft. We are assisting B.A.C. in following up these sales prospects, and in order to help it retain production capacity in advance of firm orders, the Government will be prepared to guarantee up to £0£5 million of the cost. The necessary financial provision will be included in a Supplementary Estimate to be presented shortly to the House.