§ Mr. SalmondTo ask the President of the Board of Trade (1) when the Government's review of nuclear power will commence; and what will be the terms of reference;
(2) how far in advance of the Government's nuclear review the terms of reference will be published.
§ Mr. Eggar[holding answer 25 March 1993]: My Department's White Paper on the prospects for coal was published on Thursday 25 March. The White Paper contains the following statement in paragraph 16.6:
The Government will bring forward work on its review (of the future prospects for nuclear power) and will make a further announcement later this year.