To comment on the computer software programme designed to protect the Sizewell `B' reactor from major accident.

To comment on the computer software programme designed to protect the Sizewell `B' reactor from major accident.

Pursuant to his Answer of 23rd May, Official Report 191 c611W, if he will now comment on his assessment of the consequences of his Department's announcements as to the reliability of the VIPER microprocessor and role in its market launch & comment on MODs handling of its dealings with Charter...

Pursuant to his Answer of 23rd May, Official Report 191 c611W, if he will now comment on his assessment of the consequences of his Department's announcements as to the reliability of the VIPER microprocessor and role in its market launch & comment on MODs handling of its dealings with Charter...

If Minister will make it policy to accept full responsibility for any damage, injury or death attributable to errors in the design of the VIPER microprocessor where it is used in safety-critical computer systems controlled by MOD; what steps MOD has taken in response to questions as to its design...

If Minister will make it policy to accept full responsibility for any damage, injury or death attributable to errors in the design of the VIPER microprocessor where it is used in safety-critical computer systems controlled by MOD; what steps MOD has taken in response to questions as to its design...

What consultations he has had with the Nuclear Installations Inspectorate concerning the Westinghouse digital protection system governing the computerised safety monitoring system for the Sizewell B nuclear power station.

What consultations he has had with the Nuclear Installations Inspectorate concerning the Westinghouse digital protection system governing the computerised safety monitoring system for the Sizewell B nuclear power station.

To comment in respect of the operation of the automated low-flying enquiry and notification system.

To comment in respect of the operation of the automated low-flying enquiry and notification system.

If he has had any recent discussions with the Chairman of Nuclear Electric concerning: (a) construction delays in the schedule drawn up for Sizewell `B', (b) the failure of the computer programme design consultants to meet their target in completing the main safety computer programme and (c) the revised costings...

If he has had any recent discussions with the Chairman of Nuclear Electric concerning: (a) construction delays in the schedule drawn up for Sizewell `B', (b) the failure of the computer programme design consultants to meet their target in completing the main safety computer programme and (c) the revised costings...

What is the present level of his Department's investment in safety-critical software systems.

What is the present level of his Department's investment in safety-critical software systems.

What estimate he has made of the effects of the reported delays in the completion of the secondary safety computer system for the Sizewell B pressurised water reactor nuclear power station on: (a) the non-fossil fuel obligation and (b) the external financing limit of Nuclear Electric; & what discussions he...

What estimate he has made of the effects of the reported delays in the completion of the secondary safety computer system for the Sizewell B pressurised water reactor nuclear power station on: (a) the non-fossil fuel obligation and (b) the external financing limit of Nuclear Electric; & what discussions he...

When he expects the prototype computerised safety system for Sizewell B to receive clearance from the Nuclear Installations Inspectorate

When he expects the prototype computerised safety system for Sizewell B to receive clearance from the Nuclear Installations Inspectorate