HC Deb 29 June 1976 vol 914 cc77-8W
Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for Energy whether it is Government policy to approve the grant of licences to companies to build small capacity nuclear plant for the production of electricity and/or process heat.

Mr. Eadie

Planning permission from the appropriate authority and a nuclear site licence from the Health and Safety Executive would be needed for such plant. Each case would be considered. on its merits.