§ Lord Melchettasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they will confirm that within the last 12 months the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority has carried out a review of reactivity mechanisms and associated mechanical failures in United Kingdom gas-cooled reactors and whether they will place a copy of this report in the Library.
§ Viscount DavidsonThe AEA has not carried out a review of reactivity mechanisms and associated mechanical failures in United Kingdom gas-cooled reactors in recent years. However, the nuclear industry has jointly considered such events in a review group chaired by the noble Lord, Lord Marshall. No issues of consequence were identified.