§ Mr. PaiceTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy what plans he has to re-evaluate the role of nuclear power in the context of environmental damage from fossil fuels.
§ Mr. Michael SpicerThe Government recognise the contribution that nuclear power can make towards minimising the problems of the greenhouse effect and acid rain caused by the burning of fossil fuels. My hon. Friend will recall the statement made to the House by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Energy on 9 November when he said that
the Government will wish to review the prospects for nuclear power as the Sizewell project nears completion in 1994".The environmental advantages of nuclear power will be taken fully into account in this review.