HC Deb 04 July 1988 vol 136 c424W
Dr. Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy if, during his recent visit to Indonesia, he met the Indonesian Finance Minister to discuss the economic benefit for Indonesia of nuclear energy.

Mr. Parkinson

I met Professor Dr. Sumarlin, but this issue was not one of those discussed.

Dr. Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy if, during his recent visit to Indonesia, he discussed the export opportunities for Britain's nuclear industry with the Indonesian Mines and Energy Minister and officials from Indonesia's National Atomic Energy Agency.

Mr. Parkinson

In my meeting with Mr. Ginandjar, I spoke of the United Kingdom's experience of nuclear power. I am not aware of having met any official of the agency mentioned.

Dr. Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy if, during his recent visit to Indonesia he discussed the prospects of British assistance with nuclear power with officials of Indonesia's National Electricity Company.

Mr. Parkinson

No.