§ 24. Mr. Corbynasked the Secretary of State for Energy what levels of nuclear fuel stocks are available at power stations; and what volume of nuclear waste is awaiting removal from nuclear power stations.
§ Mr. GoodladNuclear power stations normally hold stocks of fresh fuel sufficient for refuelling power stations several months ahead. Normally irradiated fuel is held for a minimum of 90 days at nuclear power stations prior to removal to Sellafield.
§ Mr. D. E. Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will list the full range of activities his Department undertakes in order to fulfil any obligations it discharges with regard to (a) nuclear materials accountancy and (b) nuclear materials safeguards.
§ Mr. GoodladThe Department of Energy safeguards office has responsibility for ensuring that operators of United Kingdom nuclear facilities undertake nuclear material accountancy and other safeguards activities required by United Kingdom and community legislation are fulfilled. It also has a safeguards co-ordinating, control and advisory function and all routine declarations made by United Kingdom facilities to Euratom pass through the safeguards office.