HC Deb 30 March 1987 vol 113 cc387-8W
Mr. Foulkes

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what discussions he has had with British Coal about the cost and supply of coal to power stations in Northern Ireland.

Mr. Viggers

Completion of the Kilroot power station as a coal-fired or dual coal/oil-fired station is one of the options currently being considered for new generating capacity in Northern Ireland. In view of this, my officials are in discussion with the Department of Energy and British Coal on the subject of future coal prices.