§ 15. Mr. Peytonasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what is his policy so far as planning is concerned for the reception of North Sea gas.
§ Mr. GreenwoodI am very concerned about the amenity and other planning considerations involved in the reception of North Sea gas and I shall balance them against the need to bring the gas ashore cheaply and efficiently.
§ Mr. PeytonThe question of cheapness does not come into the question of where the supplies are brought ashore. Does not the Minister consider it necessary to keep the reception arrangements away from the coastline, which could easily be done? Will he not come clean 1329 on this matter and make a decision soon so that arrangements for the reception of the gas can be made at places where the least possible damage is done to amenity?
§ Mr. GreenwoodI have said that I am very concerned about the amenity aspects of this matter, but I must be careful not to prejudge the issue which will be raised at the public inquiry which is starting at Bacton, on the Norfolk coast, in the very near future. I am well aware of the points that the hon. Member has made.