§ Mr. BattleTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy if he will take steps to ensure that no foreign nuclear waste or spent fuel is transported through Leeds; and if he will make it his policy to prohibit the import of foreign nuclear waste or spent fuel into the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. BaldryThe movement of all radioactive materials must be made in compliance with national and international regulations which require safety both in 777W normal operations and in the event of any transport accident. Safety does not depend on the choice of route used, which is a matter for the carrier.
Nuclear wastes are not imported into the United Kingdom. As regards the import of spent fuel, I have nothing to add to the answer that I gave to the hon. Member on 26 February 1990 at column 98.