§ Mr. ClaphamTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will call for a public inquiry over the opening of THORP to allow for an examination of the alternative to reprocessing nuclear waste and to provide for an environmental impact assessment; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. YeoResponses to the consultation are still being assessed. When they have all been carefully considered, my right hon. Friends the Secretary of State for the Environment and the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food will decide whether to afford a hearing or inquiry and, if they decide not to do so, will take final decisions on the authorisations.