§ Mr. BrakeTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development what is the Government's policy on contributing funds to nuclear power projects in developing countries; what Government funds have recently been made available to such projects and in216W respect of which projects; what plans she has for funding such projects in the future; and what recent discussions she has had with international development organisations, the World Bank and the IMF concerning the funding of nuclear power projects in developing countries. [112070]
§ Clare ShortMy Department's policy is not to contribute funds to nuclear power projects in developing counties with the exception of help with safety and training where there is a genuine developmental objective. Under the previous Administration, a small nuclear safety project was committed for China. This project is due to be completed in March 2000. I have had no recent discussions with international development organisations, the World Bank and the IMF concerning the funding of nuclear power projects in developing countries.