HC Deb 30 November 1970 vol 807 cc257-8W
67. Mr. Palmer

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is his latest estimate of the ability of the Central Electricity Generating Board's system to meet peak demands for electricity during the coming winter.

Sir J. Eden

The general position was dealt with in the reply I gave my hon. Friends the Members for Cheadle (Mr.

many industrial development certificates have been applied for and how many have been granted in the Bridgwater constituency in each of the years from 1964 to 1970, divided between Minehead, Bridgwater and High bridge travel-to-work areas.

Sir J. Eden

Following is the information.

Normanton) and Worcestershire, South (Sir G. Nabarro) on 16th November. However the recent strikes in the coal industry have led to some anxiety about electricity supplies. I am keeping in close touch with the C.E.G.B.—[Vol. 806, c. 318–19.]

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