§ Mr. FlynnTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy (1) what estimate he has of the total cost for the decommissioning, dismantling and guarding of Magnox reactors during the next 10 decades;
(2) what is the basis of his evaluation of the costs of decommissioning Magnox reactors, the reprocessing of Magnox spent fuel and the disposal of radioactive waste arising from Magnox plants.
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§ Mr. WakehamI have received further information on these subjects from the CEGB over the past two months which is the subject of continuing consideration and discussion. I understand that some of the information reflects the present position in continuing negotiations between the CEGB and British Nuclear Fuels plc.
§ Mr. BlairTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy (1) further to his statement of 24 July, when he first asked for an assessment of the cost of reprocessing and waste treatment of spent Magnox fuel in connection with electricity privatisation; who undertook that assessment; and when the assessment was completed;
(2) when he was first informed that the rising costs of dealing with spent Magnox fuel might affect the structure of the electricity privatisation.
§ Mr. WakehamI refer the hon. Member to the statement that my predecessor made on 24 July, at column 744.