HC Deb 03 February 1982 vol 17 cc133-4W
Mr. Nicholas Baker

asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will make an estimate of the total cost of putting all electricity cables underground.

Mr. Mellor

The information requested could be obtained only at disproportionate cost. However, the my hon. Friend will be aware that the Secretary of State has initiated a review of the technical standards applying to overhead lines.—[Vol. 15, c. 306.] The review is considering carefully the main causes of recent difficulties with a view to taking any reasonably practical steps to prevent recurrences.

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