§ Mr. Austin Mitchellasked the Secretary of State for Energy how the publicity budget of the Nuclear Industry Radioactive Waste Executive for 1986–87 is divided between the constituent parts of the Nuclear Industry Radioactive Waste Executive; what is the extent of his Department's contribution; and what are the procedures for auditing this expenditure.
§ Mr. GoodladI have written to the chairman of United Kingdom NIREX Ltd., asking him to provide this information. My Department makes no direct contribution to the company's publicity budget.
§ Mr. Austin Mitchellasked the Secretary of State for Energy, pursuant to the reply to the hon. Member for Great Grimsby of 21 April, if he will give a breakdown of the publicity budget of the Nuclear Industry Radioactive Waste Executive between the four areas shortlisted for dumps, the different media employed, meetings and staff.
§ Mr. GoodladThis is a matter for the board of United Kingdom NIREX Ltd. I have asked the chairman to write to the hon. Member.
§ Mr. Austin Mitchellasked the Secretary of State for Energy what is the number, pay and previous experience of the directors of the Nuclear Industry Radioactive Waste Executive.
§ Mr. GoodladI have asked the chairman of United Kingdom NIREX Ltd. to write to the hon. Member with this information.
§ Mr. Austin Mitchellasked the Sectetary of State for Energy whether his Department supervises the accuracy of publicity and information material issued by the Nuclear Industry Radioactive Waste Executive; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GoodladNo. This is a matter for the board of United Kingdom NIREX Ltd.