§ Mr. WrayTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many new nuclear power stations are to be built in the UK in the next 10 years; where they will be built; and how long they will be in service. [86303]
§ Mr. WilsonIn common with all generation options, the initiative for bringing forward proposals to construct new plant lies with the market and the generating companies. British Energy and BNFL have said they have no current plans for such proposals.
§ Mr. WrayTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many nuclear power stations in operation in the UK will be upgraded; and how many will be decommissioned. [86304]
§ Mr. WilsonAny modification to a nuclear power station is a matter for the operator subject to the relevant regulatory controls. Latest published company information on expected station closure dates is as follows.
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Magnox Capacity MW Published lifetime Calder Hall 194 2003 Chapelcross 196 2005 Bradwell 300 2002 Sizewell A 420 2006 Dungeness A 450 2006 Oldbury 434 2008 Wylfa 980 2010 British Energy Dungeness B 1,110 2008 Hartlepool 1,210 2014 Heysham 1 1,150 2014 Heysham 2 1,250 2023 Hinkley Point B 1,220 2011 Hunterston B 1,190 2011 Sizewell B 1,188 2035 Torness 1,250 2023