Written question asked by Llew Smith (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 April 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 April 2003. It was answered by Brian Wilson (Labour) on Monday, 7 April 2003 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, whether the policy commitment to transparency in the White Paper on the proposed nuclear liabilities management arrangements will apply to the publication of future contracts negotiated for (a) THORP and (b) the Sellafield Mox plant, once their operation is transferred to the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority.

Answer: Llew Smith: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether the policy commitment to transparency in the White Paper on the proposed nuclear liabilities management arrangements will apply to the publication of future contracts negotiated for (a) THORP and (b) the Sellafield Mox plant, once their operation is transferred to the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority. [107668] Mr. Wilson: The basis on which the commitment to an open and transparent NBA should be implemented is one of the issues on which we will be seeking views from stakeholders prior to the NDA being established. The starting point is that information should be published unless there are good reasons for not doing so. It will be for the NDA to make those judgements and justify them as and when necessary.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 107668; 403 c17W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Contracts Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Nuclear power stations THORP Sellafield
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk