HC Deb 18 October 1973 vol 861 cc284-5W
Mr. Ronald Brown

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what decision he has taken on the recent application by the Central Electricity Generating Board for permission to place contracts for nuclear power plants; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Tom Boardman

The CEGB has not applied to me for permission to place contracts for any new nuclear power stations. Its recent application for planning consent for various additional types of nuclear station at Sizewell is under consideration. If planning consent is granted contracts cannot be placed until I have given capital investment approval.