Written question asked by Allan Stewart (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 April 1996. It was answered by Lord Forsyth of Drumlean (Conservative) on Monday, 22 April 1996 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: When he plans to make a decision on the application by Powergen for consent under section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989 to construct a gas fired generating unit at Gartcosh.

Answer: Mr. Stewart: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he plans to make a decision on the application by Powergen for consent under section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989 to construct a gas-fired generating unit at Gartcosh.[25318] Mr. Forsyth: PowerGen's application for consent under section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989 was received in the Scottish Office on 5 March. It is not possible at this stage for me to give an idea as to when I will be in a position to reach a decision on the application.

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