§ Mr. Simon Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Energy if, in the light of recommendation 4(f) of the report on the Sizewell public inquiry by Sir Frank Layfield, concerning the production of a consultative document as a matter of high priority, he will state his policy on waiting for the outcome of any such consultative initiatives before making a decision on the Sizewell consent application; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GoodladMy right hon. Friend has a quasi-judicial role in respect of the Central Electricity Generating Board's application to construct Sizewell B. It would not be proper for him to comment on the inspector's report, including the recommendations, before he has taken his decision.