§ Mr. JackTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy when he last met the chairman of the Central Electricity Generating Board; and if they reviewed the board's plans to overcome its current operating problems with advanced gas-cooled reactors.
§ Mr. Michael SpicerMy right hon. Friend and I meet regularly with the chairman of the Central Electricity Generating Board and discuss a wide range of issues. The board has work in hand which is aimed at overcoming the operating problems of the AGR's.
§ Mr. Frank CookTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy (1) what estimates he has of(a) the costs incurred by the Central Electricity Generating Board directly because of the necessity to close down each of the Heysham and Hartlepool reactors for a period of several days before refuelling is undertaken, (b) the nett loss of efficiency of these reactors because of this requirement, (c) the total losses of generation and (d) the costs associated therewith to date; and if he will make a statement;
(2) what was the original design intent as to whether the advanced gas cooled reactors at Heysham A and Hartlepool are to be capable of refuelling whilst in a full operational condition; what is the current operational intent; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. Michael SpicerThis is an operational matter for the Central Electricity Generating Board. I have asked the chairman to write to the hon. Member.