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Dr. John A. Cunningham
asked the Secretary of State for Energy whether his consultations about and consideration of public attitudes towards the proposed expansion of the BNFL plant at Wind-scale and the signing of a further contract with the Japanese are complete; if he will announce his decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Mr. Benn
The Government are now considering the views which have been expressed in the wide public discussion which has taken place about this issue. I will announce their decision as soon as I can.