§ Mr. Rhodesasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what con- 404W sultations he has had with the General Electric Company and its directors concerning the future of nuclear power supplies; whether similar consultations have taken place with Clarke Chapman and Reynolds Parsons; what decisions for future developments have been reached; how far the needs of development areas have been taken into consideration: and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. EmeryAll the main firms involved in the nuclear industry are being consulted in the course of the Government's review of the industry's structure, including those mentioned by the hon. Member. The needs of the development areas are, of course, being taken into account. No decisions have yet been made.