§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy (1) what is his latest estimate of the capital value of the assets scheduled to go to National Power, PowerGen and Gridco, respectively;
(2) what is his latest estimate of the capital value of the nuclear power stations to be retained in the public sector.
§ Mr. WakehamIt is too early to assess the value of the assets assigned to each of the CEGB's successor companies: it will depend on a number of factors including the term of the power supply and other contracts which have yet to be included.
§ Mr. FrenchTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy, if he will make a statement on the effect on employment at Central Electricity Generating Board, Barnwood, Gloucester, following his announcement on nuclear power on 9 November.
§ Mr. Wakeham[holding answer 13 November 1989]: This will be a matter for the CEGB and the management boards of National Power and the nuclear company.