§ Mr. Malcolm BruceTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment when he now expects to receive the report from Nirex on suitable sites for the disposal of nuclear wastes; and what timetable he envisages for his decision.
§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State expects to receive Nirex's proposals for a radioactive waste disposal facility shortly. The Government will respond to the proposals as quickly as possible.