§ 45. Mr. Sternasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he has any plans to meet the Severn Tidal Power Group in the near future to discuss environmental matters relating to a possible Severn barrage.
§ Mr. WaldegraveMy right hon. Friend has no plans to meet the Severn Tidal Power Group. Officials are in close contact with the Department of Energy and the Severn Tidal Power Group. I can assure my hon. Friend that environmental matters will continue to be fully taken into account.