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Written question asked by Alan Simpson (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 December 1997, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 January 1998. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Monday, 12 January 1998 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much intermediate-level and low-level nuclear waste that cannot be disposed of at Drigg is currently in store at AWE Aldermaston.
Answer

Mr. Alan Simpson: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how much intermediate-level and low-level nuclear waste that cannot be disposed of at Drigg is currently in store at AWE Aldermaston. [21806] Mr. Spellar: There is currently 2,549 cubic metres of intermediate and low level waste in store at AWE Aldermaston which is not suitable for disposal at BNFL Drigg.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
21806; 304 c133W
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Radioactive materials Waste disposal AWE Aldermaston Drigg