Call for reaction to nuclear plan

The Channel Islands will comment during a French public inquiry

People in Jersey are being asked what they think about plans to build a third nuclear reactor 30 miles (48km) off the coast of the Channel Islands.

The planned third nuclear reactor could be built at Flamanville but, before any go-ahead, a French public enquiry will be held and include views from Jersey.

Anyone with any comments or views is asked to respond in writing to the States before 15 August.

A summary of responses will go to the commission for the enquiry in France.

The reactor plans have been put forward by electricity provider EDF.

Guernsey's Home Department has raised objections to the proposed plant based on concerns raised by Greenpeace about a new nuclear reactor becoming a terrorist target.

It will advise its States against the plan in a debate at the end of July.