HC Deb 22 January 1997 vol 288 cc653-4W
Mr. Nigel Evans

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of current energy conservation measures in reducing pollution. [12118]

Mr. Clappison

The progress report on carbon dioxide emissions from the UK's climate change programme, which was published in December 1995, includes an assessment of the energy efficiency measures which were in operation at that time. The Government are preparing a second national communication under the United Nations framework convention. This will report on progress since December 1995.

Mr. Maclennan

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what plans he has to direct Nirex to investigate alternative sites for the establishment of an underground nuclear repository. [12150]

Mr. Clappison

None. Subject to planning permission and compliance with regulatory requirements, the selection of a suitable site for an underground repository for intermediate level radioactive waste is a matter for Nirex itself.