To ask the Secretary of State for Energy if he will make a statement on the capability of British Nuclear Fuels Limited to manufacture and supply uranium fuel for the Sizewell B pressurised water reactor at prices competitive with those of French and German manufacturers, in the light of the recent announcement postponing the construction of three other pressurised water reactors.

British Nuclear Fuels plc has recently submitted a tender to supply fuel for Sizewell B. The details of this are a commercial matter for BNFL arid the new nuclear company.

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy if he will make a statement on the future role of Sizewell B power station.

The Government attach the highest importance to the successful completion and operation of Sizewell B. This will maintain the PWR option in the United Kingdom, provide environmentally clean energy, and contribute to diversity.