HC Deb 11 January 1995 vol 252 cc151-2W
20. Mr. Alan W. Williams

To ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement on progress with the Sizewell pressurised water reactor.

Mr. Charles Wardle

The Sizewell B reactor is now close to achieving full temperature. Initial criticality is expected to be achieved in the course of this month following which Nuclear Electric will progressively bring the reactor up to full power.