§ 27. Sir A. Meyerasked the Secretary of State for Wales whether, in view of 24 the decision not to construct a nuclear power station on Deeside, he will now accelerate a decision on a Dee Estuary scheme.
§ 28. Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will now make a further statement on the Dee crossing scheme.
§ Mr. Peter ThomasAs I indicated in the reply I gave on 10th July to the hon. Members for Liverpool, Wavertree (Mr. Tilney) and Flint, East (Mr. Barry Jones), I hope an announcement will be made before the recess.—[Vol. 840, c. 1155–6.]
§ Sir A. MeyerIs my right hon. and learned Friend aware that this is very good news indeed? Is he further aware that people in North Wales were beginning to lose belief in this ever-receding mirage, when there was always some reasons why a decision could not be reached? Is he aware that we are all very pleased with what he has had to say?
§ Mr. JonesWill the Secretary of State assure us that he will make an announcement to the House? Will he further asure us that if there is a Dee crossing it will mean that in East Flint there will be alternative industry, taking into account the rather dubious future position of the Shotton steelworks?
§ Mr. ThomasThere are many complicated aspects of the proposals and I must ask the hon. Gentleman to await an announcement.