§ Mr. Adleyasked the Secretary of State for Energy what discussions he has had with the Central Electricity 362W Generating Board concerning the switch of supply to the national grid from coal to oil, in the light of the current dispute in the coal industry in so far as it relates to coal stocks; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Giles ShawThe chairman of the Central Electricity Generating Board has informed me of his board's prudent plans to increase oil burn at power stations.