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Sizewell Reactor (Inquiry)

Volume 28: debated on Monday 26 July 1982

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asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he has yet reached a decision on the public funding of the objectors' case in the Sizewell B pressurised water reactor inquiry.

I have previously made known to the House my views on this issue. I have just received from the inspector, Sir Frank Layfield QC, a letter setting out fully the arguments in favour of public funding advanced by objectors at the June pre-inquiry meeting. Sir Frank has asked me to consider these arguments; I shall of course do so and I shall send him a reply as soon as possible.