HC Deb 30 April 1953 vol 514 cc121-2W
Mr. F. Anderson

asked the Minister of Supply whether a decision has now been reached to build an atomic power station at Winscale, Sellafield, Cumberland; and when building will commence.

Mr. Sandys

It has been decided to build an experimental atomic power station on the Calder Hall site alongside the Ministry of Supply Atomic Energy Establishment at Windscale, Sellafield. Work on the preparation of the site will start in a few days' time.