§ Mr. FoulkesTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what percentage of the electricity needs of Northern Ireland it is expected will be provided by the interconnector with Scotland if it is fully operational. [9374]
§ Mr. AncramUnder the terms of the agreement entered into between Northern Ireland Electricity plc and Scottish Power plc approximately 20 per cent. of the demand on the Northern Ireland electricity system will be met by the interconnector, when fully operational.
§ Mr. FoulkesTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what representations have been received about the threat to the proposed electricity interconnector from munitions dumped around Beaufort's dyke. [9375]
§ Mr. AncramNone. The Scottish Office Agriculture, Environment and Fisheries Departments published on 8 January 1996 an interim report on the recent survey of the Beaufort's dyke munitions disposal site and surrounding areas. Further survey work will be carried out.