HC Deb 02 April 1973 vol 854 c27W
Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is the estimated borrowing requirement of the electricity generating boards, 1973–74.

Mr. Emery

Net borrowing from all sources by the electricity supply industry in 1973–74 was estimated in the recent White Paper, "Loans from the National Loans Fund 1973–74" (Cmnd. 5253), as follows:

£ million
Electricity Council and Boards (England and Wales) 270.0
North of Scotland Hydro-Electric Board 23.9
South of Scotland Electricity Board 72.3