La
Mr Rert Parry (Liverpool, Scotland Exchange): To ask the Lord rivy Seal, if he is satisfied with the contingency plans for the evacuation of Hong Kong in the event of a nuclear disaster.
To ask the
Mr Robert Parry (Liverpool, Scotland Exchange): Lord Privy Seal, what qualifications in nuclear safety are held by the consultants employed by the China Light and Power Company in Hong Kong.
Nos 46. W47 W48, W49, W50, W51, W52, W53, W54 and W55
MR PETER BLAKER
The China Light and Power Company, which is a Hong Kong company, is undertaking a joint feasibility study with the Guangdong electricity authorities into the possible siting and construction of a nuclear power plant in Guangdong Province in the People's Republic of China. No decisions have yet been made nor are they expected in the near future. The company is making use of the technical advice and expertise of the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority and the feasibility study, which will be made available to the Hong Kong Government, will of course take into account the need for the highest standards of safety. The Hong Kong Government and the United Kingdom Government are in touch over the study. There have so far been no consultations between either Government and the Government of the People's Republic of China.
The Hong Yong Government has machinery to deal with emergencies of all kinds. No specific plans exist in connection with a nuclear power plant but if the Chinese authorities were to decide to build one in the vicinity of Hong Yong, such plans would of course be made.