§ Mr. FoulkesTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he received the reply from Scottish Power to his intimation that he was minded to approve the electricity interconnector to Northern Ireland subject to undergrounding of certain sections; what other representations he has received since this intimation; when he expects to make a final decision on the application; and if he will make a statement. [11436]
§ Mr. KynochMy right hon. Friend received Scottish Power's comments on 20 December 1996. Comments were also submitted by 22 other interested parties. My right hon. Friend is currently considering all these representations and will announce his final decision in due course.