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Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 17 October 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 20 October 2006. It was answered by Malcolm Wicks (Labour) on Monday, 23 October 2006 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.


Radioactive Waste

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry from which countries (a) radioactive waste and (b) spent fuel has been received but not yet returned since February; and what the (i) radioactivity level and (ii) quantity held is in each case.
Answer

[holding answer 20 October 2006]: The UK does not allow the import of radioactive waste, but overseas spent fuel is received in the UK for reprocessing.There has been no spent fuel received since February 2006.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
95600; 450 c1697-8W;450 c1703-4W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Radioactive waste
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk