§ Mr. Alexanderasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what specific numerical weightings were applied to each of the critical factors taken into account regarding a proposed dump for low-level nuclear waste when the four sites the subject of the special development order which was laid before Parliament on 14 May were chosen; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WaldegraveThe choice of sites was for NIREX. The factors influencing its choice, and weightings attributed to those factors, were matters for it. In making its choice NIREX was aware that any proposals for developing a site ultimately put forward would have to meet the Government's criteria for the development of radioactive waste facilities on land. These criteria are set out in a booklet published by HMSO, entitled "Disposal Facilities on Land for Low and Intermediate-Level Radioactive Wastes: Principles for the Protection of the Human Environment". Copies are available in the Library.