HC Deb 04 February 1994 vol 236 c967W
Mr. Gallie

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement about the objectives he has for Scottish Nuclear Ltd.

Mr. Lang

I have set the following objectives for Scottish Nuclear; they are listed in order of priority:

  1. 1. To continue the safe operation of Scottish Nuclear's power stations at Hunterston and Torness, and consolidate and develop their operating performance.
  2. 2. To decommission successfully Hunterston A power station.
  3. 3. To achieve an improved financial performance.
  4. 4. To improve the image and public perception of nuclear power generation.
  5. 5. To investigate improved generating methods, particularly reactor and related technologies for the future.
  6. 6. To consider prudent and relevant diversification which makes sensible use of the company's skills.

Scottish Nuclear has been working to these objectives since it was set up in 1989. They are still valid today, but may need to be reconsidered in the light of the forthcoming nuclear review of the prospects of nuclear power.