§ Mr. OttawayTo ask the President of the Board of Trade when she plans to announce the result of Barking Power Station's application of 4 July 1997 to build an emergency black start facility to cover London and the South East. [46456]
§ Mr. BattleMy right hon. Friend, the President of the Board of Trade, will make her decision on the application as soon as practicable.
§ Mr. OttawayTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what advice she has received from the National Grid Company about emergency black start capacity covering London and the South East. [46455]
§ Mr. BattleThe National Grid Company has written to my right hon. Friend, detailing the benefits of black start capacity in relation to the security of supply for London and the South East.