§ Llew SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if she will make a statement on the operation to date of the Sellafield MOX plant. [173347]
§ Mr. TimmsThe Sellafield Mox Plant (SMP) is currently undergoing plutonium commissioning prior to meeting its first overseas orders. I understand from BNFL that various technical challenges, which are not unduly surprising in such a sophisticated plant, are being addressed by the company.