§ 24. Mr. Formanasked the Secretary of State for Energy whether the latest cost estimates indicate that the SGHWR reactor will be competitive with coal-fired power stations.
§ Mr. EadieAs my right hon. Friend told my hon. Friend the Member for Dearne Valley (Mr. Wainwright) on 26th January—[Vol. 904, c.28–9]—precise cost estimates for SGHWR are difficult to predict in advance of the receipt of tenders and contract negotiations. We shall need to rely increasingly on coal and nuclear power to meet future electricity demand.