§ Mr. Chris Smithasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if the Nature Conservancy Council has submitted written evidence to the public inquiry considering the expansion of facilities at Dounreay; and if he will instruct the Nature Conservancy Council to appear before the inquiry.
§ Mr. Ancram[pursuant to his reply, 21 July 1986, c. 30]: The Nature Conservancy Council lodged a written submission on 11 March 1986. The council stated that it did not wish to appear or be represented at the Dounreay inquiry. Its submission has, however, been made available to parties at the inquiry and has been referred to in evidence. My right hon. and learned Friend does not have power at this stage of the inquiry to require the appearance of a representative of the council: the reporter whom my right hon. and learned Friend appointed has such power but it is not his intention to exercise it.