§ Mr. Altonasked the Secretary of State for Energy how much has been spent to date by the Central Electricity Generating Board in developing pressurised-water reactor plant.
§ Mr. Norman LamontFollowing the previous Government's announcement in January 1978 that the electricity supply industry should develop the option of adopting the pressurised-water reactor the CEGB has initiated the necessary outline design work with the Nuclear Power Company and has spent some £2 million-£3 million to date.