Mr. O'NeillTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what representations his Department has received concerning the safety of computer software for the proposed Sizewell B nuclear power station.
§ Mr. EggarI have received six letters from hon. Members forwarding representations from their constituents about the safety of the computerised primary protection system proposed for Sizewell B. In addition, my officials have replied to about 300 pre-printed postcards on this subject.
Mr. O'NeillTo ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will require the nuclear installations inspectorate to conduct an independent investigation into the computer software system for the proposed Sizewell B power station.
§ Mr. EggarThe Health and Safety Executive's nuclear installations inspectorate will ensure that any proposed software is fully validated as part of its independent assessment of Nuclear Electric's safety case for Sizewell B.