§ The Earl of Mar and Kellieasked Her Majesty's Government:
Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Sainsbury of Turville on 25 June (WA 131), what is their policy on the replacement of nuclear power stations in Scotland, and the redevelopment of nuclear power station sites. [HL4982]
§ Lord Sainsbury of TurvilleThe replacement of nuclear power stations in Scotland and the redevelopment of nuclear power stations sites would he a commercial matter for the industry, but any proposal to construct a power station in Scotland would require the consent of Scottish Ministers.