§ 76. Mr. Nabarroasked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether he will state the factors determining the siting of the atomic power stations planned for completion, 1956 to 1965; how far such factors differ from those determining the siting of conventional power stations; and what progress has now been made in the disposal plans for radio-active waste and effluent from nuclear power establishments.
§ Mr. RentonIn choosing sites for atomic as distinct from other power stations, it can be assumed that fuel costs will not be affected by siting. Foundations and cooling water are therefore the chief requirements to be considered, and the first atomic power stations are to be sited away from built-up areas as an extra safety precaution. There will be no radioactive effluent, as spent fuel from the reactors will be returned to the Atomic Energy Authority's factories for treatment.