HC Deb 18 March 2004 vol 419 cc503-4W
Bob Spink

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what recent discussions she has had with partner countries on the location of the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor facility; and if she will make a statement on the current state of negotiations. [161943]

Ms Hewitt

I attended the 11 March 2004 Competitiveness Council discussion on the location of the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor. Europe remains committed to hosting the facility. Discussions between the partners are taking place as to how the site issue might be resolved.