HC Deb 15 November 1989 vol 160 c302W
Mr. Dobson

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy whether he has chosen a sales price levy or a transmission and distribution levy to pay for the extra cost of nuclear power.

Mr. Wakeham

Section 33(2) of the Electricity Act 1989 makes clear that the fossil fuel levy will be calculated by reference to the aggregate amount charged for leviable electricity.