§ Mr. Bestasked the Secretary of State for Energy (1) if he will state the dates on which the operational lives of Wylfa and Trawsfynydd nuclear power stations have been extended and for what reasons; what is the present assessment of the end of their operational lives; and if he will make a statement;
(2) what changes in safety criteria have accompanied each of the extensions of the operational lives of the Wylfa and Trawsfynydd nuclear power stations; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. GoodladThe Central Electricity Generating Board is responsible under statute, subject to compliance with the terms of the licence from the nuclear installations inspectorate, for determining the safe operating life of these stations. I have asked the chairman to write to my hon. Friend.