§ Mr. Bishopasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what proposals he has received for the conversion of coal-powered power stations to other fuels; if he will detail the power stations concerned; what estimate he has of the number of miners likely to be affected in each case; and what action he proposes to take to provide additional facilities for their retraining and for alternative employment.
§ Sir J. EdenThe Central Electricity Generating Board has made the following applications to convert coal-fired power stations to other fuels:
The implications for the coal industry will be taken into account before decisions are taken.
C.E.G.B. Region Station Fuel(s) proposed North Eastern Kirkstall Oil North Western Padiham Oil South Western Portsmouth Oil South Eastern West Thurrock Coal/Gas (dual-firing)