§ Dr. TwinnTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment whether United Kingdom Nirex Ltd. has made any progress with its proposals to develop a deep repository for low and intermediate-level wastes.
§ Mr. RidleyUK Nirex Ltd. has today published a discussion document—copies of which have been placed in the Library — outlining its proposals for a deep disposal facility for low and intermediate-level wastes and inviting comments from interested parties. I welcome this document and the consultation exercise of which it is a part. I hope that as many people as possible will take the opportunity to read the document and submit comments to Nirex.