HC Deb 02 May 1986 vol 96 c503W
Mr. Austin Mitchell

asked the Seceretary of State for the Environment if there are any plans to re-classify nuclear fuel element cladding, currently defined as intermediate level waste in the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Waldegrave

No.

Mr. Austin Mitchell

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will give a detailed indication of the estimated costs involved in the decommissioning of a nuclear waste dump; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Waldegrave

There is no intention to decommission a radioactive waste disposal facility.