HC Deb 18 May 1976 vol 911 c506W
Mr. Robertson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he has any proposals for extending hydro-electric generation in Scotland.

Mr. Gregor Mackenzie

It is for the Scottish electricity boards to initiate and submit for my approval proposals for new generating capacity; but, in present circumstances, there is no potential for further economic development of conventional hydro-electric schemes in Scotland. Pumped storage schemes will, however, be developed, where appropriate, to meet future electricity needs.