HC Deb 25 July 1988 vol 138 c93W
44. Mr. Speller

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy where when the nuclear-powered generating stations at Berkeley and Bradwell are closed down, the highly radioactive content will be disposed of; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Michael Spicer

Spent fuel from the reactors will be removed and sent to Sellafield for reprocessing. It is expected that accumulated operational wastes and other active wastes arising from decommissioning will in due course be consigned to the deep disposal facility which Nirex has been asked to investigate.