HC Deb 10 December 1981 vol 14 c462W
Mr. Gordon Wilson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will give figures to show what, if any, is the margin of advantage of nuclear over fossil fuel generation in Scotland.

Mr. Alexander Fletcher

Comparative costs of generating electricity in the area covered by the South of Scotland Electricity Board are provided on page 15 of the board's 1980–81 annual report. Further details of generation costs are provided in appendix VIII to the report. As the hon. Member will be aware, the North of Scotland Hydro-Electric Board has no nuclear power stations.