§ Mr. Sheermanasked the Secretary of State for Energy when he expects that all the advanced gas-cooled reactor power stations of the first programme will be working to full capacity; and if he will give full details of what the current position is.
§ Mr. Norman LamontI am informed by the CEGB that it is intended to commence loading of fuel into these reactors by mid-1981 and output from the first generator on each station is expected during the current financial year. All reactors are expected to be fully commissioned by 1983. Progress towards full capacity will be assessed during the course of commissioning.