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Written question asked by Lord Maclennan of Rogart (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 January 1997. It was answered by James Clappison (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 January 1997 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.


Dept of the Environment

Question
What plans he has to direct Nirex to investigate alternative sites for the establishment of an underground nuclear repository.
Answer

Mr. Maclennan: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what plans he has to direct Nirex to investigate alternative sites for the establishment of an underground nuclear repository. [12150] Mr. Clappison: None. Subject to planning permission and compliance with regulatory requirements, the selection of a suitable site for an underground repository for intermediate-level radioactive waste is a matter for Nirex itself.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
12150; 288 c654W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Radioactive materials Waste disposal