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Written question asked by Lord Faulkner of Worcester (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Truscott (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 December 2006.


Energy: Sellafield Thermal Oxide Reprocessing Plant

Question
asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether they will consult the Government of Norway about the proposed reopening of the thermal oxide reprocessing plant at Sellafield.
Answer

The decision on reopening the thermal oxide reprocessing plant (thorp) is a matter for the board of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, the site operator British Nuclear Group Sellafield Ltd, and the Health and Safety Executive’s Nuclear Installations Inspectorate. The Government of Norway will not be consulted on the decision.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
716; 687 c282WA
Session
2006-07
Subjects
THORP
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk