HC Deb 22 July 1981 vol 9 cc124-5W
Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what was the total expenditure by the Central Electricity Generating Board and South of Scotland Electricity Board on fuel (a) for fossil-fueled power stations and (b) for nuclear stations in the last year for which figures are available.

Mr. Norman Lamont

On a replacement basis the fuel consumed by the Central Electricity Generating Board in 1980–81 has been valued at £3,124 million for fossil-fired power stations and £198 million for nuclear stations, including the cost of reprocessing. These figures reflect the current cost accounting methods that will be adopted in this year's CEGB annual report and accounts. Power stations in Scotland are a matter for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland.