§ Mr. Llew SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when his Department received a copy of the Environment Statement in support of the low-level solid waste pit extension proposal put forward by AEA Technology for the Dounreay nuclear facility; and what public outlets exist in Scotland for interested parties to examine the report, reference JM/MRC/PF06788.
§ Mr. Stewart[holding answer 15 July 1992]: Highland regional council submitted a copy of this environmental statement to my right hon. Friend on 29 May. Comments on its content, in particular issues relating to the disposal of low level radioactive waste and the radiological impact, were passed to the council by Her Majesty's industrial pollution inspectorate on 26 June. I understand that the statement was sent to a number of public bodies and was advertised, along with AEA Technology's application for planning permission for the proposed extension, in the local press and in the Edinburgh Gazette. Objections to the proposal could be lodged during the period 29 May to 26 June.
The environmental statement, and accompanying planning application, were made available for public scrutiny at the council's offices, in Wick, Thurso and Inverness. I understand that the statement may still be inspected by the public at these offices and that copies can be purchased from AEA Technology.