§ Mr. Meadowcroftasked the Secretary of State for Energy what action has been taken by his Department on the basis of studies undertaken by (a) the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, (b) the Central Electricity Generating Board, (c) the South of Scotland Electricity Board and (d) the NNC since May 1979 on the risks of accidents at nuclear plants; and if he will arrange for copies of each study on which action has been so taken, to be placed in the Library.
§ Mr. GoodladOperators of nuclear installations in the United Kingdom are required to keep safety atthose installations under close and continuing review.
§ Mr. Meadowcroftasked the Secretary of State for Energy what effect the Chernobyl accident has had on his assessment of the methodology of determining the risks of an accident at a nuclear installation in the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. GoodladFull details of the Chernobyl accident have not yet been given by the Soviet Union. Any lessons from Chernobyl will be carefully evaluated.
§ Mr. Meadowcroftasked the Secretary of State for Energy what account is taken in assessment by Her Majesty's Government and by the nuclear industry of the safety of nuclear installations in the United Kingdom, of the Rasmussen report on the probability of accidents of various types in reactors in the United States of America; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GoodladI shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.