HC Deb 21 October 1991 vol 196 c306W
Mr. Flynn

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what decisions have been taken, pursuant to the European Council resolution of 18 February 1980 on the reprocessing of irradiated nuclear fuels, as set out in the Official Journal No. 651, of 29 February 1980.

Mr. Heathcoat-Amory

In line with the European Council resolution referred to by the hon. Member, the United Kingdom has continued its programme of reprocessing irradiated nuclear fuel while maintaining the objectives of public safety, environmental protection and non-diversion of nuclear materials.

Mr. Flynn

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what decisions have been taken by Her Majesty's Government, pursuant to the European Council decision 80/237/EURATOM on the establishment of an ad hoc advisory committee on the reprocessing of irradiated nuclear fuels, as set out in the Official Journal L 52.26.2.80, page 9.

Mr. Heathcoat-Amory

The Government co-operated in the work of the advisory committee referred to by the hon. Member and noted its findings. These were broadly in line with United Kingdom policy.