HL Deb 20 May 1997 vol 580 c6WA
Lord Jenkins of Putney

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What are their plans for the permanent disposal of dangerous nuclear waste.

Baroness Hayman

The Government are considering the implication for radioactive waste management policy of the former Secretary of State's dismissal of United Kingdom Nirex Ltd.'s appeal against refusal of planning permission for a Rock Characterisation Facility at Sellafield.