HC Deb 15 March 1977 vol 928 cc129-30W
Mr. Gordon Wilson

asked the Secretary of State for Energy whether, in estimating the cost of electricity production from nuclear sources, he takes into account the costs involved in reprocessing, the commissioning and decommissioning of reprocessing plant, research into fission technology and the decommissioning and guarding of the nuclear power stations.

Mr. Benn

These are factors in the cost of nuclear power and I shall take them into account in reaching decisions.

Mr. Gordon Wilson

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what is the current average cost of decommissioning (a) a nuclear power station and (b) a reprocessing plant.

Mr. Benn

No nuclear power stations or reprocessing plants have been decommissioned in this country.

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