HC Deb 24 May 1977 vol 932 c423W
Mr. Jim Lester

asked the Secretary of State for Energy how contracts for Drax B will be awarded.

Mr. Eadie

This will depend on decisions on the power plant industry.

Mr. Trotter

asked the Secretary of State for Energy whether he will now make a statement as to the ordering of the Drax B power station; whether the work will be carried out by C. & A. Parsons; and what will be the effect on employment at that firm, having regard to its having given notice of 1,600 redundancies.

Mr. Macfarlane

asked the Secretary of State for Energy when tenders will be invited for power plant equipment needed for Drax B.

Mr. Eadie

My right hon. Friend has nothing to add to what my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister said on 12th May. Discussions are continuing.