§ Mr. Tom ClarkeTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy what directions he has given to PowerGen and National Power regarding the level of expenditure by each company on electrostatic dust precipitators; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Heathcoat-AmoryRegulatory control of emissions from the electricity supply industry is the responsibility of Her Majesty's inspectorate of pollution.
Expenditure on maintenance of electrostatic precipitators is part of normal pollution control necessary to ensure compliance with the statutory requirements for the control of emissions. It is, therefore, a matter for the companies.