Written question asked by Harry Cohen (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 July 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 31 July 1998. It was answered by Alan Meale (Labour) on Friday, 31 July 1998 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and Regions what arrangements his Department has made for public consultation concerning the proposal for a temporary increase in radioactive emissions from AWE, Aldermaston.

Answer: Mr. Cohen: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what arrangements his Department has made for public consultation concerning the proposal for a temporary increase in radioactive emissions from AWE, Aldermaston; and if he will make a statement. [54958] Mr. Meale: I understand that in respect of the applications made by Hunting-BRAE Ltd. and AWE plc to dispose of radioactive wastes from the Atomic Weapons Establishments at Aldermaston and Burghfield the Environment Agency is preparing to consult with public bodies, local authorities and members of the public before making any decision. The Agency has placed copies of the applications on its public register at its regional office in Reading and the public register of the local authority, West Berkshire Council, in Newbury. These are available for inspection during normal office hours. The Agency has held two public meetings, one at Reading and one at Newbury to explain the consultation process and it will publish a consultative document later this year.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 317 c618W; 54958
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: AWE Environment Agency Radioactive materials Waste disposal Hunting-BRAE