§ Mr. O'BrienTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy (1) what representations he has received concerning the general trend towards the development of smaller nuclear reactors; and if he will make a statement;
(2) what information he has on the design features of smaller nuclear reactors with low power densities and their implications for safety; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. Michael SpicerMy Department, with the advice and assistance of the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, keeps abreast of developments in nuclear reactor technology. Safety is fundamental to the design, construction and operations of all nuclear reactors in the United Kingdom.