Robotics (Nuclear Plant Decommissioning) (Hansard, 13 March 1996)

HC Deb 13 March 1996 vol 273 c671W 671W

§ Mr. Llwyd
To ask the President of the Board of Trade what research his Department has(a) commissioned and (b) evaluated on robotic technology used in the decommissioning of nuclear power stations; and if he will make a statement. [18706]

§ Mr. Page
None. Operations at licensed nuclear sites must be carried out to the satisfaction of the nuclear installations inspectorate. The procurement and evaluation of research into the decommissioning of nuclear power stations is the responsibility of the operators of those stations.