Written question asked by Michael Clapham (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 July 1996. It was answered by Tim Eggar (Conservative) on Tuesday, 16 July 1996 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

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Dept of Trade and Industry

Question

What factors underlay the timing of the disclosure to the public of news of the shut down of the AGR reactors at Hinckley Point `B' and Hunterston; and various questions on the Shutdown of Point B and Hunterston.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

281 c461W; 37601;37602;37599;37600

Session

1995-96

Subjects

British Energy Electricity generation Electricity Utilities Hunterston B power station Hinkley Point B power station Advanced gas-cooled reactors