Written question asked by Lord Maclennan of Rogart (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 7 April 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 April 2000. It was answered by Baroness Liddell of Coatdyke (Labour) on Wednesday, 12 April 2000 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, pursuant to his Answer to the honourable Member for Wigan of 6th April, Official Report, 348 c534W, on PFR fuels, what criteria are applied to determine who has an interest in the options for managing the prototype fast reactor fuels at Dounreay.

Answer: Mr. Maclennan: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, pursuant to his answer to the hon. Member for Wigan (Mr. Turner) of 6 April 2000, Official Report, column 534W, on PFR fuels, what criteria are applied to determine who has an interest in the options for managing the prototype fast reactor fuels at Dounreay. [118808] Mrs. Liddell: We recognise that a wide range of people will have an interest in this issue--particularly, but not exclusively, those in the Dounreay area--and the consultation on the options for managing Dounreay's PFR fuels is open to all. A wide range of people have already been sent the consultation paper; the documents are presented on the DTI's website and further paper copies are available from the Department. We are also seeking the views of all relevant advisory bodies on this issue.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 118808; 348 c156W
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Nuclear fuels Nuclear fuel reprocessing Public participation Radioactive materials Waste disposal Dounreay Fast reactors
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