§ Mr. David PorterTo ask the President of the Board of Trade when he expects to make a decision about the application by Nuclear Electric plc to build Sizewell C power station in Suffolk; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. EggarBoth relevant planning authorities, the Suffolk county council and the Suffolk Coastal district council, have objected to the application. My right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade is therefore statutorily obliged to call for a public inquiry to be held. Details of the public inquiry will be announced as soon as practicable.
§ Mr. David PorterTo ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement about the outcome of the nuclear review.
§ Mr. EggarI refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for Sherwood (Mr. Tipping) on 19 October 1994,Official Report, column 239.