§ Mr. MorganTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what consultation he has had with the members of the European Commission responsible for energy policy and regional development, and with his opposite number in the Irish Republic in relation to the funding of the undersea electricity transmission link between the national grid and the Irish electricity system: and what is his current estimate of a start date.
§ Mr. Eggar[holding answer 2 April 1993]: There have been no discussions with the European Commission or with my right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade's opposite number in the Irish Republic on the question of funding of the United Kingdom-Ireland electricity link. Further studies need to be undertaken before a reliable estimate of a start date can be given.