§ 18. Sir Raymond Gowerasked the Secretary of State for Wales what representations he has received about the implications for the Welsh economy and employment in Wales of a Severn barrage; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsI have received a small number of representations on this aspect of the Severn barrage proposal. The report of the Severn tidal power group is being considered by the Government and a response will be made in due course by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Energy.