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Written question asked by Nick Harvey (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 3 December 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 December 2009. It was answered by Lord Davies of Stamford (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 December 2009 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


AWE Aldermaston

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence with reference to the answer of 11 November 2009, Official Report, column 403W, on Atomic Weapons Establishment: radioactive waste, who owns the radioactive waste at the site; and whether the costs of storing radioactive waste at Atomic Weapons Establishment sites are covered in the contract arrangements between AWE plc and his Department.
Answer

The Ministry of Defence owns the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) sites and all radioactive waste stored on those sites. The cost of storing radioactive waste at AWE is covered in the management and operation contract between AWE Management Ltd and the Department.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
502 c365W; 305227
Session
2009-10
Subjects
AWE Radioactive waste
Link
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