Mr. Alan W. WilliamsTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what is the total insurance cover for an accident at the Sizewell pressurised water reactor; and how such risks are insured against. [25290]
§ Mr. EggarThe insurance of Nuclear Electric's own property and other commercial risks is a matter for the company.
With regard to insurance cover for third party liability claims resulting from a nuclear occurrence, Nuclear Electric is insured in accordance with the requirements of the Nuclear Installations Act 1965, which reflected international agreements. This requires the operator to take out insurance for £140 million.