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.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: What implications the shut down of the reactors at Hinckley Point `B' and Hunterston have for electricity supply; and what is the estimated impact on the income stream of British Energy. - Inc figs.

Answer: Mr. Clapham: To ask the President of the Board of Trade what implications the shutdown of the reactors at Hinckley Point B and Hunterston have for electricity supply; and what is the estimated impact on the income stream of British Energy.[37603] Mr. Eggar: The total generating capacity for the electricity markets in Great Britain was 57,620MW at 31 March 1996. Hinkley Point B has a generating capacity of 1,270MW, 1.9 per cent. of the total and Hunterston B has a generating capacity of 1,195MW, 1.8 per cent. of the total. The impact on the income stream of British Energy is a commercial matter for the company.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 37603; 281 c461W
Session: 1995-96
Subjects: British Gas Electricity generation Electricity Utilities Hunterston B power station Hinkley Point B power station Advanced gas-cooled reactors
Contains statistics: Yes