Dr. ThomasTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what role is played by(a) his Department and (b) United Kingdom scientists in the European Communities MIRAGE programme on the migration of radionuclides in the environment; and what benefits are expected to accrue from this programme for the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. TrippierMy Department contributes to United Kingdom participation in the MIRAGE programme. United Kingdom scientists carry out research as part of this programme leading to an improved understanding of the mechanism and processes that control the migration of radionuclides in the geosphere.