§ Mr. GaleTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what work has been undertaken by his Department to assess the economic implications of a delay in commissioning the thermal oxide reprocessing plant at Sellafield.
§ Mr. MacleanNone. Consultation has already begun on the necessary draft authorisation for the Sellafield site to cover THORP operation.
§ Mr. GaleTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what meetings he and his Ministers and officials have had during the last 12 months with(a) Greenpeace and (b) other anti-nuclear groups to discuss the commissioning of the thermal oxide reprocessing plant at Sellafield.
§ Mr. MacleanMy right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State met members of Greenpeace on 21 September and discussed a number of issues including the commissioning of the thermal oxide reprocessing plant at Sellafield.