§ Mr. Michael Lathamasked the Secretary of State for Energy whether he will make a statement on his review of the Steam Generating Heavy Water Reactor Programme; and whether he intends to permit the Central Electricity Generating Board to commission a new generation of thermal reactors, of whatever kind, within the next 12 months.
§ Mr. EadieWe are currently completing our review of thermal reactor choice and will make an announcement as soon as possible. Ordering is one of the issues which will be considered when decisions are taken.