§ Mr. Austin Mitchellasked the Secretary of State for Energy what information his Department receives on the costs of different siting options for new power stations in England and Wales; if he will set out an illustration of the costs for two different sites; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GoodladApplications to site power stations in England and Wales and comparison of the costs of different siting options are matters for the Central Electricity Generating Board. The costs of a particular site would be included in the total station costs for which my right hon. Friend's investment approval would need to be obtained.