§ Mr. Llew SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what resources are available to the Radioactive Waste Management Advisory Committee to commission independent scientific, technical and other support studies from institutes and academic establishments; and what powers the Chairman of the Committee has to second relevant experts to assist the committee or its sub-committees. [119135]
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§ Mr. MeacherThe Radioactive Waste Management Advisory Committee generally spends very little on supporting studies for its work. When it has, the sums involved have typically been of the order of £10,000 to £20,000 per annum. Under the Committee's agreed operational arrangements, the Chairman can, as appropriate, co-opt members with expertise relevant to particular work items.