§ Mr. FoulkesTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he expects to announce his decision on the report of the public inquiry into the proposed electricity interconnector to Northern Ireland. [38973]
§ Mr. KynochMy right hon. Friend is still considering the report on the public inquiry into proposals to construct the Scottish section of the proposed Scotland-Northern Ireland electricity interconnector and representations on these proposals. He will announce his decision in due course.
§ Mr. FoulkesTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received on the need for a public inquiry into the undersea section of the electricity interconnector to Northern Ireland; what is the outcome of his consideration of these representations; and if he will make a statement. [38975]
§ Mr. KynochI have nothing to add to the reply I gave the hon. Member on 19 January,Official Report, column 804.