HC Deb 11 November 1998 vol 319 c255W
Mr. McGrady

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has received from the Minister for Energy in the Republic of Ireland concerning the commissioning of the mixed oxide plant at Sellafield; and what response he has made. [59212]

Mr. Rooker

A letter has recently been received from Joe Jacob, T. D., Minister of State, Department of Public Enterprise, Republic of Ireland, expressing concern about the Environment Agency's proposed decisions to Government on the Sellafield Discharge Authorisations and the operation of the Mixed Oxide plant at Sellafield. The letter has been passed on to my right hon. Friend the Minister for the Environment for a joint reply on behalf of both Ministers.