HC Deb 24 May 1990 vol 173 c278W
Mr. Allen

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what estimates he has made of the impact of(a) the commission of new gas-fired generating capacity and (b) the importation through east coast ports of low-sulphur content coal; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Baldry

The extent to which the generators construct new gas generating capacity and import low-sulphur coal will depend on the level of electricity demand, fuel prices and capital costs.