§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what steps his Department takes to keep informed of the substance of contacts between British and Soviet scientists on nuclear energy matters.
§ Mr. Waldegrave[pursuant to his reply, 19 May 1986]: The scientists employed by my Department make every effort to keep themselves informed on nuclear energy matters by attending conferences and reading the literature. Such activities would naturally include British and Russian contacts.
§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what information is given to his Departrnent about discussions between British scientists and the International Atomic Energy Agency.
§ Mr. Waldegrave[pursuant to his reply, 19 May 1986]: Formal contacts between the United Kingdom Government and the International Atomic Energy Agency are the responsibility of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Energy. Through his Department my officials are kept fully informed of the activities of the IAEA which are relevant to their responsibilities for waste management and environmental protection.
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§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what guidance his Department gives to British scientists about the formality and substance of contacts they have with Eastern bloc scientists on nuclear energy matters.
§ Mr. Waldegrave[pursuant to his reply, 19 May 1986]: None in general, but special procedures govern meetings between British scientists employed by my Department and representatives of Eastern bloc countries.