asked the Secretary of State for Energy what information he has as to how many closed power stations sites remain in the ownership of the Central Electricity Generating Board; and how many cleared power stations it retains.

I am advised by the Central Electricity Generating Board that it has 31 closed power stations, of which four are being retained by the board against possible future requirements and the remaining 27 are in the course of disposal. Of the latter, 13 have been cleared or are in an advanced stage of demolition.