HC Deb 08 February 1989 vol 146 c685W
Dr. Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what methods have been used for the disposal of irradiated rodent carcases used in radiation experimental work by the Medical Research Council and hospitals involved in medical radiation research.

Mr. Freeman

The disposal of irradiated rodent carcases used in radiation experimental work are subject to authorisation under the Radioactive Substances Act 1960. The disposal routes for such carcases would be

  1. (1) incineration and landfill; or
  2. (2) landfill disposal; or
  3. (3) maceration and sweage disposal.
The route chosen would depend on the level of radioactivity and whether full pathological control is necessary.

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