§ 29. Mr. Gregoryasked the President of the Board of Trade what steps are being taken to promote the exports of British nuclear power, particularly in view of developments of the advanced gas-cooled reactor; and what action he is taking to promote such achievements in countries in Eastern Europe and elsewhere, where there is declared policy for increased energy supply by nuclear means and expansion in industry.
§ Mr. JayAll overseas missions, including those in Eastern Europe, have been fully informed of British achievements in nuclear power, particularly the development of the advanced gas-cooled reactor. They are doing all they can to see that these achievements are widely known. The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority and the United Kingdom manufacturers are also very active in 1623 promoting our exports; and the Board of Trade are doing everything possible to support these efforts.
§ Mr. GregoryI am sure that industry will welcome the statement which my right hon. Friend has made, but would he also take into account the export potential to some 10 countries overseas where there is a good grid system and expanding industry and also a high electrical demand where A.G.R. can certainly be of great interest? Furthermore—[HON. MEMBERS: "Too long."]—would he consider sales outlets to a potential 30 countries where the steam generated heavy water reactor could prove of great interest in sizes of, say, 350 to 400 megawatt units? Can my right hon. Friend look at such opportunities and consult the Minister of Technology to see what can be done to promote the sale of hardware and technology?
§ Mr. JayThere were prominent exhibits by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority at both the Milan and Tokio exhibitions. I can assure my hon. Friend that we are now devising a pavilion of science and technology, which will be a companion to the City of London pavilion, for use at future British fairs and exhibitions overseas.