HC Deb 02 June 1997 vol 295 c52W
Mr. Matthew Taylor

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what arrangements he has made with the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food in respect of their joint responsibilities under the Radioactive Substances Act 1993 and the Environment Act 1995. [1791]

Mr. Meacher

My right hon. Friends will consult each other in the exercise of their shared responsibilities under the Radioactive Substances Act 1993 as amended by the Environment Act 1995.

Mr. Taylor

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if it is his policy to include representatives from NGOs with an expertise in nuclear waste on the Radioactive Waste Management Advisory Committee. [1781]

Mr. Meacher

Decisions on the membership of the Radioactive Waste Management Advisory Committee will be taken in the light of the recent financial management and policy review, the recommendations of which are being considered.