University of Oxford's Prof Peter Edwards - an expert in inorganic chemistry and energy - also expressed doubts.

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Council leader Peter Edwards said they were urgently seeking a meeting with ministers to understand the reasoning behind the decision.

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The Scarlets have lost tight-heads Deacon Manu and Peter Edwards to broken arms, with Rhys Thomas already on the long-term casualty list.

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Stewart Edwards pulled one back for Peter Beadle's men but despite a host of chances they couldn't pull level.

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