§ Mr. Foulkesasked 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. ViggersCompletion of the Kilroot power station as a coal-fired or dual coal/oil-fired station is one of the388W 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.