Dr. ThomasTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment whether his Department has reviewed its policy on radioactive waste management and storage following the publication of the European Commission's proposals for radioactive waste management and storage.
§ Mr. TrippierThe 19th report of the House of Lords Select Committee on the European Communities broadly endorsed the Government's policy on radioactive waste management and storage. No further review was therefore required.
§ Mr. Simon HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what controls govern the disposal of radioactive waste to the dustbin by local authority collection; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. TrippierThe disposal of radioactive waste with domestic refuse system is controlled by the Radioactive Substances Act 1960 (RSA 60). Unless exempted by way of an order issued under RSA 60 any such disposal requires authorisation.