HC Deb 10 July 1987 vol 119 c286W
Mr. Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Energy whether his Department has carried out studies into the efficiency of the filtration system for gaseous discharges from magnox nuclear reactors; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Michael Spicer

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.

Mr. Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Energy which magnox nuclear reactors have experienced pin loading problems and on which occasions; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Michael Spicer

This is an operational matter and falls within the responsibilities of the CEGB and BNFL. I have asked the respective chairmen to write to the hon. Member.

Mr. Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Energy on which occasions since 1979 radioactive carbon dioxide has been discharged through leakage at Trawsfynydd magnox nuclear power station; what volumes were involved; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Michael Spicer

I have asked the chairman of the CEGB to write to the hon. Member.