§ Mr. Llew SmithTo ask the President of the Board of Trade how many representations he has received on the thermal oxide reprocessing plant at Sellafield since November 1992; and how many came from abroad.
§ Mr. EggarSince the beginning of November 1992, my Department has received some 70 letters about the thermal oxide reprocessing plant constructed by British Nuclear Fuels plc at Sellafield. Two of these letters came from abroad.
§ Mr. Llew SmithTo ask the President of the Board of Trade whether he has evaluated the report, "Fuel Reprocessing at Thorp" by Dr. Frans Berkhout, a copy of which has been sent to him.
§ Mr. EggarMy Department has received a number of reports on Thorp, including the one referred to by the hon. Member, and these are being considered.