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Enquiry

From
Freinds of the Earth (Wales)
Date advice given
18 January 2012
Enquiry type
Phone

Mr Clubb requested that the relevant representation form for the Hinkley Point C project in Somerset was made available in Welsh. He commented that, in his opinion, not to provide it in Welsh would contravene the Aarhus Convention.

Advice given

Mr Clubb was informed:

That the IPC would not be making the Hinkley rel rep form available in Welsh. The IPC won't be making any of the procedural decisions in respect of the Hinkley examination in Welsh. Mr Club was invited to make his relevant representation in Welsh on an English form and we would have it translated internally. The IPC considers that this approach in relation to Hinkley complies with the Welsh Language Act and the commitments set out in our Welsh Language Scheme. The IPC also considers that this approach to Hinkley is consistent with the Aarhus Convention. Mr Clubb should obtain his own legal advice on these matters, upon which he can rely.