HC Deb 24 January 2001 vol 361 c634W
Mr. Chaytor

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry (1) if the MOX fuel assemblies owned by the Swiss nuclear company NOK are to be re-imported into the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement; [146902]

(2) if the MOX fuel assemblies at Pruessen Electra's Unterwesen Reactor are to be re-imported into the United Kingdom following its closure; and if he will make a statement. [146903]

Mrs. Liddell

These are matters for the companies concerned.

Mr. Chaytor

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if British Nuclear Fuels Ltd. is responsible for the shipment of Belgonucleaire/Cogema manufactured mixed oxide fuel to Japan. [146904]

Mrs. Liddell

BNFL is jointly responsible, along with the French company COGEMA, for the sea transport for Belgonucleaire/Cogema manufactured mixed oxide fuel to Japan.

Mr. Chaytor

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many contracts British Nuclear Fuels Ltd. has secured for the supply of mixed oxide fuel since June 1999. [146906]

Mrs. Liddell

Contracts and contracted terms between BNFL and its customers for the supply of goods and services are commercial matters for the parties concerned.