§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what consultation has taken place between the Chinese Government and the Hong Kong Government concerning the building of a nuclear power plant in Guangdong Province; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RentonWe have been in touch with the Chinese authorities for several years both on our own behalf and on behalf of Hong Kong, for which we are responsible, over various aspects of the planned nuclear power plant in Guangdong Province in China. I have no doubt that these contacts will continue and that they will provide the means for a useful and important exchange of views.
§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if Her Majesty's Government will make representations to the Chinese Government concerning the siting of the proposed nuclear power plant in Guangdong Province, in view of its close proximity to the colony; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RentonAs I said in my reply of 15 July to my hon. Friend the Member for Christchurch (Mr. Adley), at col.602W 440, we have been following very closely the expressions of concern in Hong Kong about the proposed nuclear power plant project. We remain in close touch with the Chinese authorities on various aspects of the project.