§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what studies Her Majesty's Government have commissioned on the sub-sea disposal of nuclear waste; which private companies are involved; and if he will summarise what role each has.
§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyThe Department of the Environment commissioned research on the feasibility and safety of subseabed disposal of radio-active waste as part of an international programme co-ordinated by the nuclear energy agency of OECD. The research was completed in 1987. No private companies are now involved.