Dr. ThomasTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy if he will publish an estimate of(a) the cost of the departmental representation at the Hinkley Point C inquiry, (b) the volume of direct follow-up work in the form of written inquiries by objectors and (c) the continued commitment by departmental staff to monitor developments in the inquiry.
§ Mr. Michael SpicerDepartment of Energy officials gave evidence at the Hinkley Point C inquiry from 26 October to 2 November inclusive. The expenses incurred by the Department's official witness, his two technical witnesses, and their backup team attending the inquiry were about £4,500.
There have been two subsequent written inquiries by objectors; my Department has replied to one, and will reply to the other as somi as possible.
Officials of my Department will be following developments at the inquiry as appropriate.