§ Mr. Skinnerasked the Secretary of State for Energy how many oil-burning power stations have been converted to coal since May 1979; and whether his Department will make a direct contribution to encourage further conversions.
§ Mr. Giles ShawThe CEGB has carried out no such conversions in this period but keep the option under review. No specific Government funding is earmarked for such conversions but I would expect them to be undertaken where they prove to be economic.