HC Deb 30 March 1987 vol 113 c387W
Mr. Foulkes

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he has any plans to authorise the construction of a coal-fired power station at Coolkeeragh in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Viggers

There are currently no plans to authorise the construction of a coal-fired power station at Coolkeeragh. Consideration is being given to a number of options for new generating capacity which will be required in the mid-1990s. These include coal or dual oil/coal-fired plant at Kilroot, interconnection with Scotland and lignite-fired power station.