§ Mr. Corbynasked the Secretary of State for Energy what is the current unused capacity of fossil fuel powered electric power stations in the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. GoodladGeneration at individual CEGB power stations depends on a number of factors including the demand for electricity, the cost of generation at each unit, fuel prices and supplies, and the availability of more economical plant elsewhere. At any one time a particular unit on the system may not be needed to meet demand, although it will be a part of the essential margin of capacity required to ensure that an uninterrupted supply of electricity is available.
Electricity in Scotland is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland.