asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what additional electricity generating capacity, in kilowatts, will be brought into operation in each of the years 1948 to 1952 by the North of Scotland Hydro-Electric Board.

On the assumption that the flow of materials will not become more difficult than it is and that the quantity and quality of labour will be reasonably adequate, it is estimated by the Board that the additional capacity will be approximately as follows:1948, 20,100 kilowatts; 1949, 223,100 kilowatts; 1950, 223,500 kilowatts; 1951, 172,500 kilowatts; 1952, 128,500 kilowatts.

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether any plans are being considered for the development of local industries in the Highlands to use the hydro-electric power to be generated in the Highlands.

Yes. The North of Scotland Hydro-Electric Board are already making arrangements to supply electric power to certain local industries in the Highlands. Proposals for the establishment there of new industries requiring supplies of electric power are also under consideration.