HC Deb 06 November 1989 vol 159 c493W
Ms. Walley

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what progress has been made in the geological investigations at Dounreay for a deep repository for low and intermediate level radioactive wastes.

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

Investigations have not yet commenced. An application by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority on behalf of Nirex for planning permission to conduct test boring was refused by the planning authority, Highland regional council, on 12 July. An appeal was lodged by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority on 24 August and is at present under consideration by my right hon. and learned Friend.