To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change pursuant to the answer of 16 March 2010, Official Report, column 799W, on nuclear power stations: construction, whether representatives of non-governmental organisations participating in the planned forum will be reimbursed for (a) travel, (b) subsistence and (c) accommodation expenses; whether assistance will be provided to those representatives to cover loss of earnings consequent on attendance at the planned forum; and what budget has been allocated to support the work of the forum. (323624)

Representatives of non-governmental organisations participating in the planned forum will be offered the following:

(a) Reasonable travel costs to be reimbursed;

(b) Subsistence payments will not be offered although suitable refreshments will be provided depending on the time of day.

(c) Accommodation expenses will not be paid. Loss of earnings will not be covered. No specific budget has been allocated. Any costs associated with the planned forum will be covered within the running costs of the Office for Nuclear Development.