§ Mr. Pawseyasked the Secretary of State for Energy whether the Central Electricity Generating Board sought competitive tenders for the turbo-generators 26W for Drax B; and what was the total sum involved for each tender.
§ Mr. Norman LamontI have nothing to add to my reply of 4 July.
§ Mr. Pawseyasked the Secretary of State for Energy what actual or estimated figures are available for compensation payments to the Central Electricity Generating Board in respect of the advance ordering of Drax B for 1978–79.
§ Mr. Norman LamontCurrent estimates indicate that compensation of about £0.6 million will be due to the CEGB in 1979.80 in respect of the board's payments on Drax B in 1978.79.