Hydro-Electric Generation, Scotland

Sir W. Darling
asked the Minister of Fuel and Power what proportion of Power produced in Scotland by water is consumed in Scotland; and what amount is exported.

Mr. Gaitskell
In 1946 twenty-five per cent. of all the electricity generated by authorised undertakings in Scotland was generated by water power, and 1.2 per cent. of all the electricity generated was exported to England.