§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Minister of Power (1) what encouragement he is giving the Atomic Energy Authority and the consortia in their plans to reduce the cost of manufacture of fuel elements;
(2) what long-term proposals he is putting to the Atomic Energy Authority and the consortia on the standardisation of fuel elements.
§ Mr. MarshThe design of fuel elements is primarily a matter for the electricity supply authority concerned, as was explained in answer to my hon. Friend on 10th April—[Vol. 744, c. 142]. However, I understand that the Select Committee on Science and Technology has asked the C.E.G.B. to supply evidence on this matter; and the Board will of course consider any recommendation the Committee may make.