§ Mr. Sillarsasked the Secretary of State for Scotland when the last hydro-power scheme was completed; and what is the Government's estimate of the potential 264W out-turn of electricity for further schemes based on hydro-power.
§ Mr. Gregor MackenzieThe Foyers Pumped Storage Scheme of 300MW output was completed in March 1975. The North of Scotland Hydro-Electric Board has identified conventional hydroelectric schemes of some 300MW which are physically capable of development, but in present circumstances none of these would be economic. Pumped storage schemes will, however, be developed where appropriate to meet future electricity needs.