HC Deb 24 February 1992 vol 204 cc401-2W
Mr. Dobson

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy whether he will take into account the impact on the water quality and fish stocks of the Thames when considering whether to approve the application from MetroPower Ltd., to reconstruct the Greenwich power station.

Mr. Wakeham

I am obliged, when considering an application made under section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989, to take into account the environmental effects before deciding whether to grant my consent to an application.

Mr. Dobson

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy if he will take into account the reports by Greenwich environmental health department and by the director of public health for Bexley on the rate of respiratory diseases among the population of Greenwich when considering whether to approve the application from MetroPower Ltd., to reconstruct the Greenwich power station.

Mr. Wakeham

I have not received either of the reports.

Greenwich borough council, which is the relevant planning authority, has yet to give me its views. It is a matter for the council whether to include these reports when submitting its views to me.