Non-departmental Public Bodies (Hansard, 17 December 1985)

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§ Mr. Chapman
asked the Minister for the Civil Service how many non-departmental public bodies are currently in existence; and when the annual list of such bodies will be published.

§ Mr. Luce
On 1 April 1985, there were 1,653 non-departmental public bodies. That is 28 fewer than last year and over 500 fewer than in 1979. These bodies are listed in "Public Bodies 1985" published today. A copy has been placed in the Library of the House.
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had received in respect of the proposed European demonstration fast reactor fuel reprocessing plant at Dounreay by 1 December.

§ Mr. Ancram
Up to 13 December there have been 662 individual objections to the proposal. In addition, there have been approximately 2,750 signatures to various petitions. It is not known how many individuals have signed one or more of the petitions.
There have also been 761 representations in support of the proposed development.