HC Deb 13 November 1989 vol 160 c97W
17. Dr. Alan W. Williams

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy when he last met the Government's adviser on electricity privatisation regarding the cost and viability of the PWR programme; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Wakeham

I meet my advisers on electricity privatisation frequently and discuss a wide range of issues; I refer the hon. Member to the statement I made to the House on 9 November.

58. Mr. Hardy

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy 'what is his estimate of the cost of electricity which will be generated by the means of the pressurised water reactor as presently planned.

Mr. Michael Spicer

This is a matter for the Central Electricity Generating Board. I shall ask the chairman of the CEGB to write to the hon. Member.