§ Mr. Edwin Wainwrightasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will have immediate consultations with the National Coal Board and the National Union of Mineworkers concerning the position regarding supplies of fuel for power stations.
§ Sir J. EdenI have already had discussions with both the N.C.B. and N.U.M., and will continue to do so as the need arises.
§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will now authorise the Central Electricity Generating Board to burn natural gas in the corporation's power stations and leave it to the discretion of that body to reach its decision upon which plants to convert upon commercial considerations.
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§ Mr. RidleyAny proposals submitted by the C.E.G.B. will be considered on their merits within the overall framework of energy policy.