§ Mr. Bestasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he intends to conduct a public inquiry into options for radioactive waste storage and disposal.
§ Mr. WaldegraveThe options for radioactive waste management are currently being examined by the Environment Select Committee, which is receiving evidence from a number of organisations and individuals. We shall take its report fully into account in subsequent decisions, along with the views of the radioactive waste management advisory committee, the conclusions of the study of best practicable environmental options being undertaken following the Holliday report, and other studies carried out by my Department. The reports containing this material will be published, and will be the product of an extensive process of consultation and inquiry which I am confident will ensure that the best options have been identified for the future.