§ Mr. Lubbockasked the Minister of Technology whether assessment of the 1,000 M.W.(e) commercial fast reactor design has now been completed; and if he has yet decided whether to proceed with this design or to choose a smaller output as the basis of the first commercial fast reactor to be built in the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. J. P. W. MallalieuThe United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is still assessing alternative designs for large commercial fast reactors with a view to producing, in co-operation with the United Kingdom nuclear industry, a specification acceptable to the Central Electricity Generating Board. This assessment will be available for consideration with C.E.G.B. in the third quarter of this year so that a decision can be taken on the details of the next stage of this work. The size ultimately chosen is a matter for decision by the C.E.G.B. and my right hon. Friend the Minister of Power.