§ Mr. Craigenasked the Secretary of State for Energy what consideration is being given to Glasgow as one of the centres in the United Kingdom for the installation of district heating and combined heat and power schemes.
£ million National Coal Board Electricity supply industry (England & Wales) British Gas Corporation 1970–71 11.1 — — 1971–72 110.3 — — 1972–73 15.4 — — 1973–74 260.8 269.3 74.9 1974–75 68.2 262.0 — 1975–76 32.4 66.1 23.6 1976–77 54.5 9.2 5.4 1977–78 75.0 7.8 — 1978–79 172.0 5.3 — 1979–80 251.1 5.5 — NOTES:
1. Grants to the National Coal Board cover a number of operating and social grants. Grants to the electricity supply industry and British Gas Corporation are compensation for price restraint and for accelerated investment.
2. The electricity supply industry in Scotland is the responsibility of the Secretary of State for Scotland.