HC Deb 13 December 1996 vol 287 cc387-8W
Mr. Meacher

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what representations he has received in the last year concerning environmental risks posed by the management and disposal of radioactive waste at Dounreay. [8676]

Mr. Page

In the last year my Department has received about 150 letters expressing concern about environmental issues at Dounreay.

Mr. Meacher

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what safety and environmental audits of radioactive waste management at the Dounreay nuclear plant have been carried out. [8675]

Mr. Page

The safety and environmental impact of radioactive waste management at Dounreay is subject to continuous review by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority. With respect to audits conducted by the independent regulators, the Nuclear Installations Inspectorate and Scottish Environmental Protection Agency, I refer to the answer I gave the hon. Member on 13 November,Official Report, column 229–30.

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