Atomic Energy Authority

HC Deb 19 December 1967 vol 756 cc1068-9

24. Mr. Alison

asked the Minister of Technology what proposals he has for changing the present structure of the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority.

Mr. Benn

None at present.

Mr. Alison

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that it is timely to consider a change? Is he aware of the abysmal record of the United Kingdom in the export of nuclear reactors, and is it not right to consider restructuring the Authority on the lines of the American Atomic Energy Authority?

Mr. Benn

This is the subject of the Select Committee's Report on the nuclear power industry. As the hon. Gentleman knows, the Government are considering this Report, but I have no proposals to put forward at the moment.