§ Mr. Cookasked the Secretary of State for Energy how many statutory consents under the Electric Lighting Act 1909 have been granted in England and Wales in relation to nuclear generating stations; and if he will list the locations and type of nuclear reactor to which such consents relate.
§ Mr. Norman LamontFifteen consents under section 2 of the Electric Lighting Act 1909 have been granted to the Central Electricity Generating Board for the construction of the following nuclear power stations in England and Wales.
Station and Reactor Type
- Berkely, Gloucester.—MAGNOX
- Bradwell, Southminster, Essex.—MAGNOX
- Dungeness 'A' s 'A'—MAGNOX
- Dungeness 'B'—AGR (Advanced Gas-Cooled Reactor)
- Hartlepool, Durham.—AGR
- Heysham, Lancashire.—AGR
299 - Hinkley Point `A'—MAGNOX
- Hinkley Point 'B' Near Bridgewater, Somerset.—AGR
- Oldbury-on-Severn, Thornbury, Avon.—MAGNOX
- Portskewett, Near Chepstow, Gwent.—AGR(Not proceeded with)
- Sizewell, Near Leiston, Suffolk.—AGR (Not proceeded with)
- —SGHWR (Steam Generating Heavy Water Reactor-not proceeded with)
- Trawsfynydd, Near Ffestiniog, Merioneth.—MAGNOX
- Wylfa, Cemaes Bay, Anglesey.—MAGNOX
§ Mr. D. E. Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Energy when he expects to name the location of the other six sites suitable for nuclear installations; and if any of these will be in Wales.
§ Mr. Norman LamontThe identification of sites suitable for nuclear power stations is a matter for the CEGB, who makes applications to my Department in the light of its requirements for capacity and its assessment of sites. I do not recognise the hon. Member's reference to "the other six sites".