HC Deb 05 June 1996 vol 278 c455W
Mrs. Beckett

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what comparative studies he had initiated of the policies and principles informing the time scale for full dismantling of nuclear power generating plants in(a) the USA, (b) France and (c) Germany; and if he will make a statement. [31084]

Mr. Lang

None.

All UK nuclear power generating plants but one are gas cooled, whereas almost all the plants in the three countries identified are water cooled. There would, therefore, be little purpose in conducting such studies.

Mr. Battle

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what is the advertising budget for nuclear privatisation in the current year; and what it has been in each of the last two years. [31142]

Mr. Eggar

[holding answer 4 June 1996]: There was no expenditure on advertising for the privatisation of the nuclear industry in the year 1994–95. Actual expenditure on privatisation of the nuclear industry, including advertising, will be reported to Parliament in the normal way.