§ Mr. Charles Irvingasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will give details of the procedures to be adopted at the proposed inquiry into the commercial fast reactor, stating how members of the public will be able to take part in the inquiry, how evidence will be accepted and whether he envisages some financial help will be available for the main objectors.
§ Mr. ShoreAny proposals to build a commercial scale demonstration fast breeder reactor will be subject to a public inquiry. The inquiry would not be limited to local planning issues but would allow wider relevant issues to be examined. The Government are considering what might be the most appropriate arrangements for such an inquiry.