§ 24. Mr. Adleyasked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will make a statement about his visit to Chernobyl.
§ Mr. GoodladMy right hon. Friend will be visiting the USSR from 16 to 18 December at the invitiation of the Soviet Government. In the course of the visit he will visit Chernobyl.
§ Mr. AdleyI thank my hon. Friend and wish my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State an interesting and enjoyable visit. Will my hon. Friend confirm that those of us who listen to the advice that we receive about learning the lessons of Chernobyl have learnt, first, that the Russians intend to get that station back into operation at the earliest opportunity and, secondly, that unilateral abrogation of nuclear power is not on their agenda?
§ Mr. GoodladYes, Sir.