§ Mr. Wareingasked the Secretary of State for Defence what consultations he is having about the disposal of the Royal Navy's discarded nuclear propulsion reactors; with whom he will be discussing the matter before reaching a decision; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. SainsburyNo decisions have yet been taken on the disposal route for the reactor compartments of decommissioned nuclear submarines. The consultation arrangements will depend upon the route proposed. The spent fuel itself will be disposed of in accordance with existing arrangements.