§ Mr. John Evansasked the Secretary of State for Energy when he now expects the National Nuclear Corporation to submit the structure for the SGHWR's to the Nuclear Installations Inspectorate; and what reasons have been given for the delay in this submission.
§ Mr. EadieIt is for the electricity boards to submit the necessary information for consideration by the Nuclear Installations Inspectorate of the Health and Safety Executive with a view to the granting of nuclear site licences for the SGHWR stations.
First submissions have been made. Further information will be submitted in line with development of the design by the National Nuclear Corporation. Work since the Government's decision in July 1974 has established more clearly what further design and development needs to be done.