§ Mr. WhittingdaleTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what representations she has received about the establishment of no-fly zones around nuclear power stations. [13474]
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§ Ms Hewitt[holding answer 9 November 2001]: My officials and I have received a number of representations from hon. Members on behalf of their constituents, from the public, and from the nuclear industry. On 2 November, British Energy contacted my officials to raise concern about a recent number of flights over its nuclear power stations. In response to the concerns expressed, the system of flying restrictions over nuclear installations has now been extended to apply to all nuclear power plants with immediate effect. Restrictions were already in place for a number of nuclear installations.