§ Mr. Mike Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Energy what is his Department's estimate of the likely increase in electricity prices that might result from the advancement of completion of the Drax B power station as recommended by CPRS; and on what assumptions his estimate is made.
§ Mr. BennThe additional costs of advancing Drax B would vary according to the rate of growth in electricity peak demand and other factors. The effect on prices over the next few years could range from negligible to about 4 per cent.