HC Deb 25 November 1991 vol 199 cc413-4W
Mr. Andrew F. Bennett

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence for how long the prototype fast breeder reactor at Dounreay has been supplying electricity to HMS Vulcan; and at what cost.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

Since 1957, when the MOD Vulcan facility was established, it has obtained its electricity from the Scottish Hydroboard via the adjacent Atomic Energy Authority (Technology) establishment at Dounreay. The power consumed by Vulcan is metered and paid for at commercial rates.