§ Mr. Alex CarlileTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statement concerning the precautions taken to ensure that the environment in Mid Wales is safe from damage as a result of the operation and closure of the Trawsfynydd nuclear power station.
§ Mr. Redwood[holding answer 7 December 1994]: All operations at Trawsfynydd nuclear power station, including decommissioning, are regulated by Her Majesty's nuclear installations inspectorate to ensure that public health and safety are protected. Discharges and disposal of waste from decommissioning are subject to strict authorisation conditions imposed by Her Majesty's inspectorate of pollution and the Welsh Office under the Radioactive Substances Act 1993. These conditions include a requirement for environmental monitoring to evaluate radiation exposure and to ensure compliance with national and international guidelines. The results of the environmental monitoring are published annually by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Her Majesty's inspectorate of pollution and the Welsh Office.