§ Mr. SalmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received from British Energy concerning the extension of the operating life of the Hunterston B and Torness nuclear power stations; and if he will make a statement. [8460]
§ Mr. Kynoch[holding answer 11 December 1996]: None. The continued operation of any United Kingdom civil nuclear installations is a matter for the operator subject to the stringent safety requirements of the nuclear industry's independent regulator, the Health and Safety Executive's nuclear installations inspectorate.