§ 18. Mr. Hendersonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will discuss with the chairman of the South of Scotland Electricity Board the need for a more rapid programme to remove overhead cables in built-up areas on main roads.
§ Mr. Allan StewartMy right hon. Friend has no immediate plans to do so. My officials meet the board's senior officials regularly to discuss its general plans but any programme to remove overhead cables in built-up areas on main roads is the responsibility of the board.