Written question asked by Llew Smith (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 April 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 April 2000. It was answered by Michael Meacher (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 April 2000 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 the Regions, what resources are available to the Radioactive Waste Management Advisory Committee to commission independent, scientific, technical and other support studies from institutes and academic establishments; and what powers the Chairman of the Committee has to second relevant experts to assist the committee or its sub committees. - Inc figures.

Answer: Mr. Llew Smith: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what resources are available to the Radioactive Waste Management Advisory Committee to commission independent, scientific, technical and other support studies from institutes and academic establishments; and what powers the Chairman of the Committee has to second relevant experts to assist the committee or its sub committees. [119135] Mr. Meacher: The Radioactive Waste Management Advisory Committee generally spends very little on supporting studies for its work. When it has, the sums involved have typically been of the order of £10,000 to £20,000 per annum. Under the Committee's agreed operational arrangements, the Chairman can, as appropriate, co-opt members with expertise relevant to particular work items.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 119135; 348 c449-50W
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Research Secondment Radioactive Waste Management Advisory Committee
Contains statistics: Yes
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