§ Rev. Martin SmythTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what approach has been to his Department by United Kingdom Nirex Ltd. regarding the 243W ue of sites in Northern Ireland for storage of nuclear waste; and whether he has had any representations regarding the construction of an offshore repository for nuclear waste in the Irish sea.
§ Mr. Needham[holding answer 20 November 1987]: No approach has been made by UK Nirex Ltd. regarding the use of any sites in Northern Ireland for the storage of nuclear waste, and neither have any representations been received about the construction of an offshore repository for nuclear waste in the Irish sea.