§ Mr. Bestasked the Secretary of State for Energy if any safety checks have been, or are proposed to be, carried out by the Nuclear Installations Inspectorate on Wylfa nuclear power station; if he is satisfied with the existing safety standards; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GoodladI am advised by the Health and Safety Commission that the nominated site inspector from HM Nuclear Installations Inspectorate makes regular visits (at least one per month) to Wylfa to check compliance with the nuclear site licence. In accordance with the licence each reactor is subject to biennial shut-down for maintenance and inspection and cannot be restarted 309W without obtaining the consent of the inspectorate. That consent is granted only if the inspectorate is satisfied that safety standards are being maintained. I am satisfied with the existing safety standards which are under continual review to ensure that operating experience and technical advances are put to best use.