Nuclear Power (Hansard, 15 February 1989)

§ 75. Mr. Ronnie Campbell
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what will be the eventual annual cost to industry of the higher electricity prices arising from the requirement to develop nuclear power.

76. Mr. Alan W. Williams
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what will be the eventual annual cost to industry of the higher electricity prices arising from the requirement to develop nuclear power.

§ 77. Dr. Reid
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what will be the eventual annual cost to industry of the higher electricity prices arising from the requirement to develop nuclear power.

§ Mr. Michael Spicer
Nuclear power makes an invaluable contribution to the secure supplies of electricity which are vital to keep industry running. The costs of nuclear power are already in the price of electricity; this will not change after privatisation.

§ Mr. Bermingham
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what proposals he has for the continuance of research and development in nuclear power following privatisation; what is to be the future role of the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority; and if he will make a statement.

§ Mr. Michael Spicer
Research and development into nuclear power will continue to be needed by the privatised electricity supply industry. The UKAEA will continue to carry out contract research and development for the privatised esi as well as for its many other customers, as required.