§ Mr. Hickmetasked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will estimate the effect on the costs of the Central Electricity Generating Board of it being free to purchase its coal requirements on the world market from suppliers of its own choice.
§ Mr. Giles ShawThe costs of purchasing coal are a matter for the CEGB. I understand the chairman has written to my hon. Friend.
§ Mr. Hickmetasked the Secretary of State for Energy what representations he has received from the chairman of the Central Electricity Generating Board about the effect on electricity prices of enabling the board to purchase its coal requirements on the world market from suppliers of its own choice; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Giles ShawNone.