HC Deb 29 February 1988 vol 128 c484W
Dr. Cunningham

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what plans he has to make additional infrastructure investment available in the Drigg area of West Cumbria, following the decision in 1987 to make Drigg Britain's only low-level radioactive waste site.

Mr. Ridley

It is for BNFL and the local authorities to make additional infrastructure investment available in the Drigg area.

BNFL has already contributed some £10 million towards the development of infrastructure in west Cumbria.

Dr. Cunningham

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received from the Drigg Action Group, Cumbria, concerning the status of, and future developments at, the Drigg site; and what reply he has sent.

Mr. Ridley

I have received representations from the organiser of the Drigg Action Group about the Drigg site. A copy of the reply has been sent to the hon. Member.