§ 9. Mr. MaclennanTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if she will hold local consultations on the UK Atomic Energy Authority's site restoration plan for Dounreay which was published on 9 October 2000. [146188]
§ Mrs. LiddellThe UK Atomic Energy Authority has initiated a series of consultation meetings on its proposals with the local and community councils and with other local interests. The authority has also indicated its intention to consult on key elements of the plan as and when individual projects are being considered.
UKAEA's Site Restoration Plan for Dounreay will be subject to approval by the Nuclear Industries Inspectorate, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency and my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry over the coming months.