§ Mr. Eadieasked the Minister of Power if he will list the nuclear power station constructions that have been delayed. 275W stating the time likely to be involved and the reason for the delays; and what are the additional costs involved.
§ Mr. FreesonTwo of the C.E.G.B.s nuclear power stations currently under construction are expected to be affected by delays. They are Dungeness "B", in respect of which I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply I gave him on 4th February [Vol. 777, c. 200] and the reply given to my hon. Friend the Member for Bassetlaw (Mr. Ashton) on 15th April [Vol. 781, c.242]; and Wylfa, which is now expected to come into operation early in 1970 and which has been delayed because of mechanical problems, and other difficulties outside the control of the C.E.G.B. As regards Wylfa, I would also refer my hon. Friend to the reply given 276W to my hon. Friend the Member for Ince (Mr. McGuire), on 23rd April.—[Vol. 782, c. 97.]