HC Deb 06 July 1967 vol 749 c292W
Mr. Sheldon

asked the Minister of Power why the cost of nuclear power is not based on working for 85 per cent. of the year with amortisation over 30 years.

Mr. Freeson

This is a matter for the Central Electricity Generating Board. It is aware that some utilities elsewhere use the assumptions stated by my hon. Friend, but in appraising the economics of nuclear power it has always preferred a cautious approach.