HC Deb 14 December 1989 vol 163 c778W
Mr. Malcolm Bruce

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy if he will make a statement on the progress being made to fit flue gas desulphurisation equipment to power stations.

Mr. Michael Spicer

The retrofitting of flue gas desulphurisation equipment to the 4,000 MW coal-fired power station at Drax in Yorkshire is proceeding satisfactorily. The electricity industry is identifying subsequent stations for retrofits.