§ Mr. WatsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry pursuant to the answer of 12 March 2004,Official Report, column 1781W, on radioactive waste, for what reason the review of Nirex is not yet complete. [164802]
§ Mr. MorleyI have been asked to reply.
The review of Nirex, as announced by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State on 16 July 2003, Official Report, column 318W, has taken longer than anticipated. Officials are continuing to work on this and Ministers will announce a way forward in due course.