§ 1 and 41. Mr. Wingfield Digbyasked the Minister of Power (1) what decision he has reached about the most suitable reactor system for the second nuclear power programme;
(2) what will be the cost of generating electricity under the lowest tender for an advanced gas-cooled reactor for Dungeness B power station, assuming a life of 20 years and 25 years, respectively.
§ 31. Mr. Albert Robertsasked the Minister of Power when he expects electricity produced by nuclear energy to be on parity with coal produced in Yorkshire and the East Midlands.
§ 32. Mr. Mitchellasked the Minister of Power whether the lowest advanced gas-cooled reactor tender for Dungeness B nuclear power station would generate electricity at a cost below that of the best conventional stations; and what further economies would follow if a second order were placed for the same equipment.
§ 35. Mr. Ness Edwardsasked the Minister of Power whether a decision has now been taken on the type of nuclear power reactor; to what extent consideration has been given to the needs of the atomic energy industry in this country; and if he will make a statement.
§ The Minister of Power (Mr. Frederick Lee)With permission, I will make a statement at the end of Questions.