HC Deb 31 January 1986 vol 90 c656W
Mr. John Mark Taylor

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what assessment he has made of the implications of the discharge of radioactive material from Sellafield on 24 January for the fish stock in the Irish sea; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Gummer

On 23 January, BNFL discharged 440kgs of uranium into the Irish sea from its Sellafield plant after a minor fault had developed in an evaporator. This discharge, which was well within the authorised limits, is not expected to have any measurable effect on fish or other marine life. My officials have, however, asked BNFL to provide a full statement of the circumstances.