§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what are the accumulated losses incurred by the North of Scotland Hydro-Electric Board in supplying electricity to the aluminium smelter at Invergordon in Ross and Cromarty.
§ Mr. Gregor MackenzieThe accumulated deficits at 31st March 1976 were estimated in the Memorandum on the Electricity (Financial Provisions) (Scotland) Bill 1976 (Cmnd. 6434) at about £39.5 million. The board's report and accounts for 1975–76 showing the final figure at the end of the financial year will be published on 24th June.