HC Deb 19 January 1987 vol 108 cc403-4W
Mr. Austin Mitchell

asked the Secretary of State for Energy on what date consent was given for Heysham II; whether alternative siting costs had been considered before consent was given; whether the Central Electricity Generating Board had made available to his Department (a) statements of capital costs for alternative sites, (b) calculations of net effective costs for alternative sites, (c) a detailed comparison of system or benefits and operational factors for alternative sites or (d) a detailed statement of projected future development of the electricity system in the medium term; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Goodlad

I refer the hon. Member to my reply to his questions on 12 December 1986 at columns 244–5. The date of the original consent referring to the Heysham site under section 2 of the Electric Lighting Act 1909, as subsequently amended, was 29 October 1969.

Mr. Austin Mitchell

asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will publish a list showing, for each existing consent under section 2 of the Electric Lighting Act 1909, as subsequently amended, where construction has not yet started (a) the name of the site, (b) the type and capacity of station for which consent exists, (c) when consent was given, (d) whether planning permission has also been granted, or has been deemed to have been granted, (e) the earliest date on which either consent or planning permission expires, (f) whether alternative siting costs were considered before consent was given and (g) whether a public inquiry was held before consent was given; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Goodlad

I will write to the hon. Member with the information requested as soon as possible.

Mr. Austin Mitchell

asked the Secretary of State for Energy how many nuclear reactors were not providing power to the grid on 15 January, and why.

Mr. Goodlad

This is a matter for the CEGB, and I have asked the chairman to write to the hon. Member.

Mr. Chris Smith

asked the Secretary of State for Energy how many nuclear power stations in the United Kingdom are currently not contributing electricity to the grid; and for what reasons.

Mr. Goodlad

I refer the hon. Member to the reply given today to the hon. Member for Great Grimsby (Mr. Mitchell).