§ Dr. Roger Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Energy what is the quantity of spent nuclear fuels and waste awaiting disposal in Wales; and what is the disposal method.
§ Mr. John MooreI am advised by the CEGB that 700 tonnes of irradiated nuclear fuel is currently stored at Trawsfynydd and Wylfa power stations in Wales and will be sent to BNFL Sellafield for re-processing. About 500 cubic metres of untreated low-level waste are at present held on these sites and will be disposed of by land burial at Drigg, Cumbria, under an existing authorisation by the Welsh Office. A total of 450 cubic metres of intermediate level waste are also stored at these sites; certain of these wastes will be disposed of at sea under national arrangements and appropriate authorisations, and in accordance with internationally agreed procedures.