Written question asked by Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 November 2004. It was answered by Lord Whitty (Labour) on Thursday, 18 November 2004.

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Whitty, Lord

Question

Who decided which depleted uranium should be held as a national asset and which should be regarded as waste; and when the decision was made; and what uses are projected for the 59,860 tonnes of depleted uranium held as a national asset; and what body holds the 59,860 tonnes of depleted uranium that are held as a national asset; and what value is assigned to this asset; and whether the 59,860 tonnes of depleted uranium that are held as a national asset appear on the national asset register; and, if so, at what value; and whether depleted uranium waste is held (a) as a discrete material; or (b) mixed with other material; and, if the latter, what is the total tonnage of the waste material. [HL 4538;HL 4539;HL 4540;HL 4541;HL 4542]. - Inc figure and ref to 'Depleted Uranium: a study of its Uses within the UK and Disposal Issues'.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

666 c224WA; HL 4538;HL 4539;HL 4540;HL 4541;HL 4542

Session

2003-04

Subjects

Assets Radioactive waste Storage Valuation Depleted uranium National asset register

Contains statistics

Yes