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Written question asked by Lord Dykes (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 November 2008.


Energy: Nuclear Power Stations

Question
asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether they will make it a condition of selling their shares in British Energy to Electricité de France that nuclear power stations in the United Kingdom due for closure are shut down as soon as possible.
Answer

No. The closure dates of British Energy's existing nuclear power stations are a matter for the company, in discussion with the relevant regulatory and licensing bodies.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
705 c311WA; 6331
Session
2007-08
Subjects
British Energy Closures Nuclear power stations Sales EDF Group
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk