HC Deb 21 June 1972 vol 839 cc93-4W
31. Mr. Robert Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement of future electricity generating capacity in the north-east of Scotland.

Mr. Eadie

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is now in a position to announce plans for future generation of electricity as a result of discussions with the North of Scotland Hydro-Electric Board; and what fuel will be used.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

There will be a need for additional generating capacity in the area of the North of Scotland Hydro Electricity Board in 1978 and this will be met by a new power station. It will be either nuclear or oil/gas fired.