§ Mr. Beggsasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what assessment he has made, in considering whether to approve the conversion of Kilroot power station 219W from oil to coal or lignite-firing, of the current capacity of the heavy engineering and plant fabrication industries in Northern Ireland.
§ Dr. BoysonFollowing any decision to convert Kilroot power station from oil to solid fuel firing, the placing of contracts for the work would be a matter for the Northern Ireland Electricity Service. The service is very conscious of the importance of using local sources where appropriate.
§ Mr. Beggsasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he is yet in a position to make an announcement on his decision on the conversion of Kilroot power station from oil to coal or lignite firing.
§ Dr. BoysonNo; but I hope to make an announcement soon.