HC Deb 07 July 1977 vol 934 cc609-10W
Mr. Macfarlane

asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will list the power stations scheduled to open or be converted for nuclear generation between 1977 and 1985 and their generating capacity.

Mr. Eadie

The information is:

Hinkley Point "B" 1320 MW*
Hunterston "B" (SSEB) 1320 MW*
Dungeness "B" 1320 MW
Hartlepool 1320 MW
Heysham 1320 MW

* NOTE: Includes one set which was commissioned in 1976.

Mr. Macfarlane

asked the Secretary of State for Energy (1) if he will list the coal-fired power stations in the United Kingdom, their generating capacity and their year of construction;

(2) if he will list the oil-fired power stations in the United Kingdom, their generating capacity and their year of construction; and whether any new oil-fired stations are planned between now and 1985.

Mr. Eadie

The information on existing power stations is contained in the Electricity Supply Handbook 1977. I am sending the hon. Gentleman a copy of the relevant pages.

The following oil-fired power stations are currently under construction:

Ince "B" (CEGB) 1,000 MW
Grain (CEGB) 3,300 MW
Littlebrook "D" (CEGB) 1,980 MW
*Inverkip (SSEB) 1,980 MW
Peterhead (NOSHEB) (oil/gas) 1,320 MW
Kilroot (NIES) 1,200 MW

The CEGB has sought investment approval for a 1,320 MW oil-fired station at Inswork Point

*Note: Includes one 660 MW set which was commissioned in 1976.

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