§ Mr. Cookasked the Secretary of State for Energy what has been the availability of reactors at Chapelcross nuclear power station in the current year; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Norman LamontI am advised by British Nuclear Fuels Ltd. that the availability of the reactors from the beginning of the year to date has been approximately 80 per cent. This figure takes account of all periods of shutdown including those for refuelling and maintenance operations.