§ Mr. Maddenasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what representations he has received about a booklet entitled "Nuclear Know-How—with an element of truth", being circulated by the south-eastern region of the Central Electricity Board to schools; what information he has from elsewhere in the United Kingdom about the circulation of similar booklets to schools by the Central Electricity Generating Board; whether the Central Electricity Generating Board consulted his Department on the content of the booklet and its circulation to schools; what efforts he is making to ensure schools receive information from those who oppose nuclear energy and favour alternative sources of energy; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. RumboldNo representations have been received about this booklet. I understand that the Electricity Council circulates annually to all schools a catalogue of materials and resources and that "Nuclear Know-How" is one of the titles listed. The booklet is sent to schools only if they request it. The Central Electricity Generating Board did not consult the Department of Education and Science on the content of the booklet or its circulation; nor was it necessary to do so. It is open to those who oppose nuclear energy to make information of their own available to schools.