HC Deb 01 December 1988 vol 142 cc341-2W
Mr. Barron

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what account he will take of the commitment of the electricity distribution boards to purchase electricity from the proposed power stations at Wlyfa B, Hinkley C, West Burton B and Hams Hall in determining whether to issue a licence.

Mr. Michael Spicer

The CEGB has applied to my right hon. Friend for consent to construct power stations at Hinkley Point C and West Burton B. No applications have been made for Wylfa B and Hams Hall.

In determining whether to grant consent for the construction of a power station my right hon. Friend would take into account all relevant factors.

It would be for the CEGB to decide whether or not to proceed with the construction of a station for which consent has been granted.