§ Mr. Varleyasked the Minister of Power whether he will, before approving the Central Electricity Generating Board's proposal for the building of nuclear power stations at Seaton Carew in Durham and Heysham in Lancashire, arrange for a public inquiry to be held locally, in view of the nearness of the two sites to centres of population.
§ Mr. FreesonIn considering the licensing of these sites under the Nuclear Installations Act, 1965, my right hon. Friend is giving careful attention to the population distribution in the respective areas. He will also take into account guidance given by his Nuclear Safety Advisory Committee. A public inquiry would, therefore, not be appropriate.