§ Mr. Eadieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) if he has given approval to the South of Scotland Electricity Board to import coal;
(2) what discussions he has had with the South of Scotland Electricity Board on its negotiations to import coal; and if he will make a statement;
(3) if he has been informed by the South of Scotland Electricity Board of the likely tonnage of coal it seeks to import; from what countries; and at what price per ton.
§ Mr. Alexander FletcherThe South of Scotland Electricity Board notified my Department of its intention to import a limited quantity of coal from abroad during the current year in order to restore adequate stocks but does not require my right hon. Friend's approval for such imports.250W I am asking the chairman of the board to write to the hon. Member about the other information requested.