§ Mr. Ronald Brownasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he will ensure that the Nuclear Power Advisory Board takes into account the commercial interests of those organisations which tender advice to it on safety matters when evaluating such advice.
§ Mr. Tom BoardmanThe Nuclear Power Advisory Board under my right hon. Friend's chairmanship will take full account of all relevant factors in considering safety and other aspects of civil nuclear power strategy. He will continue to be advised on such matters, and the board will be advised as necessary, by the Chief Inspector of Nuclear Installations and the Nuclear Safety Advisory Committee.