HC Deb 16 December 1992 vol 216 c236W
Mr. Hinchliffe

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what subsidy is received by Nuclear Electric for the decommissioning of old and potentially unsafe nuclear power stations.

Mr. Eggar

Nuclear Electric plc receives income from electricity sales and a premium financed by the fossil fuel levy paid by electricity consumers. From this income Nuclear Electric will meet its liabilities as they fall due, including those relating to the decommissioning of its stations. The continuing operation of these stations and their eventual decommissioning must meet the stringent safety requirements of the nuclear installations inspectorate.