HC Deb 14 July 1971 vol 821 cc84-5W
54. Mr. Eadie

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what reply he has now sent to the Scottish Area of the National Union of Mineworkers on the application by the South of Scotland Electricity Board to convert Portobello Power Station from coal to oil.

Mr. Younger

My right hon. Friend has decided to suspend consideration of the application until early next year when it should be practicable to assess fully the implications of the difficulties which have recently occurred at Longannet Power Station. The South of Scotland Electricity Board has been informed of this decision as have the National Coal Board, the Scottish Area of National Union of Mineworkers and the General Council of the Scottish Trades Union Congress.

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