§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy if, in the light of the findings of the nuclear installations inspectorate's long-term safety of the Bradwell nuclear power station, and of the design similarities with the Berkeley No. 1 reactor, he will direct the Central Electricity Generating Board not to recommence operation of that reactor; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Michael SpicerThe Health and Safety Executive published its report on the findings of the Nuclear Installations Inspectorate's assessment of the CEGB's long-term safety review on Berkeley nuclear power station on 13 April 1988. The safety case for continued operation of the Berkeley reactors was assessed on its own merits and in the knowledge of the findings on Bradwell. The report generally confirms the adequacy of the existing safety case and raises no specific concern such that reactor operations cannot continue at present.