§ Mr. Llew SmithTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what information he has received from AEA Technology in regard to the planning timetable for the decommissioning of the Dounreay shaft; and if he has received any request for financial assistance in conducting this decommissioning exercise.
§ Mr. EggarDisposals of radioactive waste to the Dounreay shaft were authorised by the Scottish Office. There is no requirement or timetable for its decommissioning. Studies are however being carried out by the AEA to determine whether any further work should be carried out on this facility. These studies are funded by the Department under the decommissioning and radioactive waste management support programme.