HL Deb 10 March 1998 vol 587 c27WA
Lord Jenkins of Putney

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will require the replacement of the reprocessing of nuclear waste by the dry storage method recommended by the Socialist Environment and Resources Association and which is also being adopted in other countries. [HL823]

The Minister of State, Department of Trade and Industry (Lord Simon of Highbury)

Decisions on whether to reprocess or seek alternative spent nuclear fuel management options are a matter for the owners of the spent fuel, subject to meeting the necessary environmental and regulatory requirements.