Written question asked by Nick Gibb (Conservative) on Tuesday, 8 January 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 January 2002. It was answered by Brian Wilson (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 January 2002 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, pursuant to her Answer of 5th December 2001, 376 c302W, what was the net increase in BNFL's liabilities resulting from the acquisition of Magnox Electric. - Inc figure.

Answer: Mr. Gibb: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, pursuant to her answer of 5 December 2001, Official Report, column 302W, what was the net increase in BNFL's liabilities resulting from the acquisition of Magnox Electric. [25925] Mr. Wilson: The report and accounts of BNFL for the year ended 31 March 1998 stated that the group's nuclear liabilities increased by £7,956 million due to the acquisition of Magnox Electric plc.

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