HC Deb 21 February 1967 vol 741 cc239-40W
46. Mr. Hector Hughes

asked the Minister of Technology if he will state the nature, number, design and purpose of the prototype fast-breeder reactors made at or under the auspices or authority of Dounreay Experimental Station and the manner in which they will benefit British production, exports and defence.

Mr. Benn

The A.E.A.'s experimental fast reactor at Dounreay has paved the way for the 250 MW (electricity) prototype fast reactor, now under construction there. The latter is confidentally expected to demonstrate the advantages of fast breeder reactors for commercial power production at home and overseas.