Written question asked by Llew Smith (Labour) on Friday, 1 April 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 6 April 2005. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Wednesday, 6 April 2005 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what plans she has to change the policy on management of high activity radioactive (a) sealed sources and (b) orphan sources.

Answer: Llew Smith: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what plans she has to change the policy on management of high activity radioactive (a) sealed sources and (b) orphan sources. [224716] Mr. Morley: The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and the devolved administrations published a consultation paper on 18 March. This set out proposals for implementing Council Directive 2003/ 122/Euratom on the control of high-activity sealed sources and orphan sources. The consultation paper included draft regulations to amend existing legislation in this area. Copies of the consultation paper have been placed in the Library.

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