§ Mr. Masonasked the Prime Minister when he anticipates the completion of the breeder-reactor at Dounreay; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerI have been asked to reply.
The construction of the fast breeder-reactor is almost complete but there will be a period of several months during which tests will be carried out with equipment and controls before the reactor is brought into use.
I do not think the time has yet come for a statement to be made.