HC Deb 20 November 1991 vol 199 cc193-4W
Dr. Kim Howells

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what is his latest estimate of electricity generated for the grid by nuclear power stations in 1990–91.

Mr. Heathcoat-Amory

The latest estimate for electricity generated, net of electricity used on works, by nuclear power stations in the United Kingdom in 1990–91 is 60,689 GW hours. This figure covers electricity generated by Nuclear Electric, Scottish Nuclear, British Nuclear Fuels and the Atomic Energy Authority.

Dr. Kim Howells

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy if he will list, by electricity generated and efficiency, nuclear power stations operating in the United Kingdom during 1990–91.

Mr. Heathcoat-Amory

Nuclear power stations operating in the United Kingdom during the financial year 1990–91 are listed in the table:

Nuclear Electric plc AEA BNFL plc Scottish Nuclear Ltd.
Bradwell Winfrith Calder Hall Hunterston
Dungeness 'A' (from ChapelCross 'B'
Hinkley Point 'A' October 1990 Torness
Oldbury no longer
Sizewell 'A' supplies the
Trawsfynnyd grid)
Wylfa Dounreay
Dungeness 'B'
Hartlepool
Heysham I
Heysham II
Hinkley Point 'B'

Gross electricity supplied to the grid from nuclear power stations in the financial year 1990–91 was 61 Terawatt hours. Information on output and efficiency by station is a commercial matter for the companies.

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