Written question asked by Llew Smith (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 April 1996. It was answered by Richard Page (Conservative) on Monday, 22 April 1996 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To comment on (a) the current status of materials accountancy and (b) the application of nuclear safeguards at the BNFL Sellafield mox plans.

Answer: Mr. Smith: To ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement on (a) the current status of materials accountancy and (b) the application of nuclear safeguards at the British Nuclear Fuels Ltd. Sellafield mixed oxide plant.[26259] Mr. Page: The Sellafield MOX plants are subject to Euratom safeguards and the terms of the UK--Euratom-- IAEA safeguards agreement. The MOX demonstration facility has been in operation since 1993 and is subject to Euratom safeguards with regular materials accountancy reports being supplied in accordance with regulation 3227/76. The Sellafield MOX plant is currently under construction, necessary documentation has been provided to Euratom and discussions are in progress on the detailed safeguards arrangements.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 26259; 276 c13W
Session: 1995-96
Subjects: British Nuclear Fuels Nuclear fuels Nuclear power Safety Sellafield Mixed oxide fuel