HC Deb 27 March 2000 vol 347 cc17-8W
Mr. Cox

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what are the procedures that must be followed regarding the dumping of radioactive waste in the UK. [115916]

Mr. Meacher

The disposal of radioactive waste is closely regulated under the Radioactive Substances Act 1993 by the Environment Agency in England and Wales, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency in Scotland and the Environment Heritage Service in Northern Ireland. Any person wishing to dispose of radioactive waste must make an application to the relevant agency.

Mr. Chaytor

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions when he plans to publish the green paper on radioactive waste management; and what will be its terms of reference. [115532]

Mr. Meacher

My Department aims to publish the consultation paper on the management of radioactive waste in late spring. The contents are still under consideration.