§ Mr.MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy what discussions he has had with the chairman of Nuclear Electric regarding the extension or amendment of the existing nuclear plant operating agreement to cover Sizewell B PWR nuclear power station; and if he will place a copy of the agreement in Library; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Heathcoat-AmoryMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has had no such discussion. He is unaware of any agreement with the title "existing nuclear plant operating agreement".
§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy whether he has given guarantees to the chairman of Nuclear Electric concerning the relationship of the Sizewell B PWR nuclear power station with the National Grid Company and the electricity generator and distributor pool and operating arrangements on completion of the Sizewell B station.
§ Mr. Heathcoat-AmoryThere will be no unique arrangements in respect of output produced at Sizewell B. The non-fossil fuel obligation and levy arrangements will treat the output from Sizewell B in the same way output from Nuclear Electric's existing portfolio of stations. The arrangements run until 1998. The Government will undertake a wide ranging review of the future prospects for nuclear power in the United Kingdom in 1994.