HC Deb 16 February 1987 vol 110 c466W
16. Mr. Favell

asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will make a statement on the importance of nuclear power for employment in the north-west.

Mr. Goodlad

The nuclear industry is one of the region's biggest industrial employers. It is also amongst the region's biggest industrial investors and trainers. It makes a major contribution to the local economy