§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he is satisfied with the effectiveness of the United Kingdom Nuclear Installations Inspectorate in identifying the dangers of atomic reactors, in the light of information recently made available in the United States of America.
§ Mr. BennI have been asked to reply.
I am advised by the Health and Safety Commission that the Nuclear Installations Inspectorate has adequate resources and expertise to identify the potential safety hazards associated with any nuclear reactor system likely to be used in the United Kingdom.
1973–74 1974–75 1975–76 1976–77 1977–73 Total Capital Expenditure (£m.) … 79.5 143 216.9 273.8 341.3 Self-financing ratio* … 68.3% 42.3% 40.4% 44.5% 39.5% * After taking into account Government grants.