§ Mr. Gordon Wilsonasked the Secretary of State for Energy when he anticipates making an announcement about the commercial fast reactor.
§ Mr. EadieWe are still reviewing our policy on the next stage of the development of the fast reactor, including the possible construction of a full-scale demonstration reactor. My right hon. Friend will make an announcement when a decision is reached.
§ Mr. Gordon Wilsonasked the Secretary of State for Energy what recent representations have been made about the need to establish the commercial fast reactor at a site at Dounreay.
§ Mr. EadieDuring the past year my right hon. Friend has received a number of representations from local union branches, the Highland Regional Council, and the Presbytery of Caithness, as well as from many individuals in the area, in favour of constructing a commercial fast reactor at Dounreay.