§ Mr. David PorterTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what discussions his Department has had with Nuclear Electric about plans for Sizewell C power station in Suffolk; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. EggarI regularly meet the chairman and chief executive of Nuclear Electric to discuss a range of issues affecting the company, including the company's wish to build a twin pressurised water reactor station at Sizewell C.
§ Mr. David PorterTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what assessment his Department has made of the economic and energy contributions to the national and local economies of building Sizewell C power station in Suffolk.
§ Mr. EggarNo decisions about the construction of new nuclear stations beyond Sizewell B will be made before the Government review the future prospects for nuclear power. A further announcement about the review will be made in due course.
§ Mr. David PorterTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what representations he has received about(a) the nuclear energy review in general and (b) Sizewell C power station in Suffolk, in particular.
§ Mr. EggarI have received representations from the nuclear industry, local authorities, MPs, members of the public and other interested parties about the nuclear review, and about Nuclear Electric's proposals at Sizewell C.