§ Mr. AltonTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy when he intends to make a statement on the price of nuclear energy to be paid by private electricity companies; and when he intends to lay orders before the House.
§ Mr. Michael SpicerContracts for the sale of nuclear electricity are for negotiation between the nuclear generation company and the area boards, and will be subject to Government approval. The contracts for nuclear electricity must be signed before vesting. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State also intends to lay before the House an order under section 32 of the Electricity Act 1989 before vesting.