Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 11 April 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 29 April 2003. It was answered by Michael Meacher (Labour) on Tuesday, 29 April 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, how much low-level radioactive material is held at Drigg; and what the capacity of the site is. - Inc figures.

Answer: Norman Baker: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how much low- level radioactive material is held at Drigg; and what the capacity of the site is. [109624] Mr. Meacher: Around 950,000 cubic metres of low level radioactive wastes have already been disposed of to Drigg. The remaining capacity of the currently authorised site is estimated to be over 800,000 cubic metres. The latter compares with the total future arisings estimate for low level wastes contained in the latest 2001 United Kingdom Radioactive Waste Inventory of 1,490,000 cubic metres.

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