§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many British nuclear reactors have been sold abroad as compared with the number of United 451W States pressurised water reactors and boiling water reactor systems; and whether it is the intention of the Government to collaborate in nuclear technology and development primarily with European companies or United States enterprises.
§ Mr. EmeryTwo British nuclear power reactors of the Magnox type have been sold abroad. In the case of the pressurised water and boiling water power reactor systems the United States has sold 35, of which 16 are currently in operation.
In answer to the second part of the Question I would refer my hon. Friend to the statement on nuclear reactors which my right hon. Friend made yesterday.