§ Mr. Frank Cookasked the Secretary of State for Energy if the Nuclear Installations Inspectorate plans to order conclusive tests to be performed on control rod assemblies at Hinkley and Hunterston to confirm that wear is not present; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GoodladRegular inspection and maintenance of the control rod assemblies is carried out at all nuclear power stations. The Nil is of course free to carry out whatever further tests it considers necessary.