For Protection of Rivers Authority

Part of Killingholme Generating Stations (Ancillary Powers) Bill [Lords] (By Order) – in the House of Commons at 8:04 pm on 18 June 1991.

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Photo of Mr Bob Cryer Mr Bob Cryer , Bradford South 8:04, 18 June 1991

Before my hon. Friend departs from the question of the difference between gas and coal and the relative merits of different fuels, may I ask him to remind us of the devastating effects on communities resulting from the sort of proposals that are before the House tonight? Reference has been made to the loss of perhaps 1,000 jobs. Is it not a fact that communities are devastated by pit closures? Such villages are often geographically isolated, being around pits. The introduction of gas burning resulting from the Bill will bring further pressures, not only on employment generally but on the communities centres around pits. I suggest that my hon. Friend deals with that aspect because, if he does not put it on the record, Conservative Members are likely to say that the issue has been forgotten about by Labour Members.