HC Deb 25 May 1989 vol 153 cc657-8W
Mr. Home Robertson

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will give an estimate of the costs to his Department of official participation in the opening of Torness power station on 13 May, including security.

Mr. Lang

The total cost to the Scottish Office of official participation in the opening of Torness power station on 13 May was £358. There was no cost to the Scottish Office in respect of security which was provided by Lothian and Borders police, as part of their normal responsibilities, and by the South of Scotland Electricity Board for security within the station.

Mr. Home Robertson

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what information he has as to the cost to the South of Scotland Electricity Board of the opening ceremony for Torness power station.

Mr. Lang

This is a matter for the South of Scotland Electricity Board. I have asked the chairman to write to the hon. Gentleman.

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