Written question asked by David Chaytor (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 October 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 30 October 2003. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Thursday, 30 October 2003 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when she will announce her decision on the Environment Agency's proposal on the future regulation of disposals of radioactive waste from British Nuclear Fuels plc Sellafield.

Answer: Mr. Chaytor: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs when she will announce her decision on the Environment Agency's proposal on the future regulation of disposals of radioactive waste from British Nuclear Fuels plc Sellafield. [134264] Mr. Morley: The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and the Secretary of State for Health--the responsible Ministers under the Radioactive Substances Act 1993--are currently considering the Environment Agency's proposed decision following its review of the radioactive discharges from the Sellafield site. They will make an announcement about the decision they reach on the Agency's proposal as soon as possible once the full assessment has been completed.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 134264; 412 c375W;412 c383W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: British Nuclear Fuels Radioactive waste Radioactive materials Regulation Waste disposal Sellafield
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk