HC Deb 19 July 1993 vol 229 c13W
Mr. Cohen

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what certificates are required for spent nuclear fuels before they may be reprocessed at Sellafield; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Eggar

Certificates are not required for spent nuclear fuels before they may be reprocessed in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Llew Smith

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what assessment has been made of Japanese technical capacity to process spent nuclear fuel and nuclear waste.

Mr. Eggar

This is a matter for the Government of Japan and the appropriate commercial undertakings in that country, subject to compliance with Japan's relevant international agreements and regulatory requirements respectively.