asked the Secretary of State for Energy what benefits he expects for the United Kingdom from the proposed EEC guaranteed loans for the financing of nuclear power stations.

Both nuclear power stations and industrial fuel cycle installations are eligible for loans under the Euratom scheme. I understand that applications for loans are being made by the Electricity Council and SSEB.

asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he has now withdrawn his opposition to the proposed EEC guaranteed loans for the financing of nuclear power stations; and if he will make a statement.

The United Kingdom reservation on the Euratom loans scheme was lifted at the Energy Council of 29th March 1977.