§ Paul FlynnTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what the anticipated lifetime is of Oldbury nuclear power station; and what the anticipated peak weight loss is of graphite in major locations in the reactor core at Oldbury by the time it reaches its planned lifetime. [3009]
§ Mr. Wilson[holding answer 10 July 2001]: I understand that the anticipated operational lifetime of Oldbury nuclear power station is 40 years, i.e. until 2008. However, this is subject to BNFL maintaining the high safety standards at Oldbury required by the HSE's nuclear installations inspectorate and to any operational review by BNFL.
35W I am awaiting advice on the technically complex issue of graphite weight loss. I will write to my hon. Friend on this in due course.