§ Mr. Llew SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what information he has regarding progress made by UK Nirex in locating a site to dispose of low and intermediate-level radioactive wastes.
§ Mr. MacleanUK Nirex is continuing to carry out site investigation studies in the Sellafield area. The company announced its intention to construct a rock characterisation facility at Sellafield as part of these studies, and issued a consultation document setting out these proposals on 21 October.
§ Mr. Flynn, To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how his Department participated in the special scientific programme on radioactive waste held at the International Atomic Energy Agency's annual general conference on 22 September.
§ Mr. Maclean[holding answer 26 October 1992]: No Department of the Environment officials attended the meeting on 22 September. However, some officials from the Health and Safety Executive did do so.