§ Mr. Eadieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what increases in the costs of the South of Scotland Electricity Board will be caused by the recent rises in fuel prices; and what will be the increase in cost per unit sent out by the stations involved.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellThe increased costs of coal due to the rise in price in January, 1970, are likely to add about £3 million to the Board's overall costs during the year 1970–71. There will be no effect in that year on the Board's fuel oil costs arising from the scheduled price
278Wsince been negotiating with objectors. Public inquiries will be necessary before I can take decisions. The inquiry for Uddingston is arranged for November this year. A date has still to be set for Bellshill.