§ Mr. ChaytorTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what discussions have taken place in the European Environment Council on the environmental implications of the transportation of mixed oxide fuel from the European Union to Japan; and if he will ensure that a full report is prepared on this subject during the period of the United Kingdom presidency. [18493]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonWe are unaware of any such discussions. However, the fourth report of the Standing Working Group on the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material of DG XVII has recently been submitted to the Commission and will be submitted to the Council of Ministers, the European Parliament, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of Regions. We have no plans to issue any further report on this matter.