§ Mr. BakerTo ask the President of the Board of Trade if she will adopt a plutonium dispersal strategy. [40329]
§ Mrs. Beckett[holding answer 7 May 1998]All civil plutonium in the United Kingdom, whether separated or in spent fuel, is stored safely and securely under relevant national and international regulations. It is for the owners of spent nuclear fuel and plutonium to choose their preferred management options subject to meeting the necessary environmental and regulatory requirements.