HC Deb 18 July 1995 vol 263 cc1068-9W
Mr. Llew Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will set out the timetable provided to BNFL for the submission of further proposals on waste substitution, as mentioned in paragraph 141 of the White Paper on radioactive waste management policy, CM2919. [35160]

Mr. Clappison

No timetable has yet been established.

Mr. Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what plans he has to introduce legislation to implement the proposal contained in paragraph 87 of the White Paper on radioactive waste management policy, CM 2919, to ensure full transparency and public consultation on the site selection for high-level waste disposal. [35161]

Mr. Clappison

The White Paper says that the Government propose to consider how in future they might meet concerns regarding the need for transparency of decision making and public reassurance—for instance, by setting out guidelines for the developers of repositories about the need for transparency in site selection, including the publication of research results, and the specific milestones to be covered in this process. They have no current plans for legislation.