§ Mr. Ieuan Wyn JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will press198W for restrictions on the international transportation of nuclear waste in discussions on the future of the nuclear non-proliferation treaty.
§ Mr. David DavisNo. The international transport of nuclear waste resulting from civil nuclear activities is a matter for the commercial utilities. Provided that strict adherence is paid to international regulations governing safety of material and transportation, we would not interfere.