§ Mr. McGradyTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy from which countries radioactive and toxic waste was treated at the nuclear re-processing plant at Sellafield in Cumbria from 1 April 1991 to 31 December 1991; and what methods of transportation were used.
§ Mr. Heathcoat-AmoryNeither radioactive nor toxic waste is imported for treatment at Sellafield. During the period mentioned by the hon. Member, spent nuclear fuel from Italy and Japan was reprocessed to recover the uranium and plutonium for possible recycling. The fuel in question was transported by sea and rail. The arrangements were subject to the stringent requirements laid down by the appropriate national and international regulations. Fuel from United Kingdom customers was also reprocessed at Sellafield during the period.