Written question asked by Michael Meacher (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 12 November 1996. It was answered by James Clappison (Conservative) on Tuesday, 12 November 1996 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.

Dept of the Environment

Question: What discussions he has had with the Chief Executive of the Environment Agency concerning the agency's independent evaluation of Nirex's research on the suitability of sites near Sellafield for final disposal of intermediate level radioactive waste; and what further discussions he plans.

Answer: Mr. Meacher: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what discussions he has had with the chief executive of the Environment Agency concerning the agency's independent evaluation of Nirex's research on the suitability of sites near Sellafield for final disposal of intermediate-level radioactive waste; and what further discussions he plans. [3416] Mr. Clappison: My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has had no formal discussions with the chief executive of the Environment Agency but does from time to time have discussions with the chairman, Lord De Ramsey, on various matters.

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