§ Mr. Malcolm BruceTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy (1) what representations he has received about the future use of Combwich wharf resulting from the construction of the proposed Hinkley Point C power station; and what response he has made;
(2) what steps he is taking to ensure that the natural environment near Combwich wharf, Combwich, Somerset and the living conditions of local residents are not adversely affected increased activity resulting from the construction of Hinkley Point C.
§ Mr. Michael SpicerThe CEGB submitted the Central Electricity Generating Board Compulsory Purchase (Combwich) Order 1988 to my right hon. Friend for confirmation on 2 February 1989.
Seventeen statutory objections to the order have been received from owners and occupiers affected by it, together with 68 other objections. A public local inquiry into the order has therefore been arranged.
Mr. Michael Barnes QC has been appointed to hold the public local inquiry which will commence at 9.30 am on Tuesday 13 June 1989 at Cannington court, Church street, Cannington, Bridgewater, Somerset.