§ 27. Mr. Lennox-Boydasked the Secretary of State for Energy whether he is satisfied with the provision made by the electricity supply industries for the decommissioning of retired nuclear power stations.
§ Mr. Norman LamontThe CEGB has made a general provision since 1976 to meet the eventual costs of decommissioning its nuclear power stations, and that £25 million was charged to the board's revenue account for this purpose in 1979–80. Decommissioning costs cannot yet be accurately predicted and the provision will be revised as knowledge develops.
The electricity supply industry in Scotland is the responsibility of the Secretary of State for Scotland.
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