§ Mr. Sternasked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will place in the Library a full description of the advanced investigations and site exploration in connection with the Severn barrage announced on 9 July.
§ Mr. David HuntThe programme of work to be undertaken on the Severn barrage will include the following areas:
- Tidal Regime, Hydrodynamics and Energy Production
- Geology, Geomorphology and Structure Foundation
- Power Systems
- Civil Engineering
- Barrage Operating Costs
- Regional Economics and Planning
- Ecological—Environment
The details of this work programme are still being discussed by the parties involved. I shall place a copy of the finalised programme in the Libraries of both Houses when it is available.