Written question asked by Judy Mallaber (Labour) on Tuesday, 4 May 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 11 May 2004. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 May 2004 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 many representations have been received on the Environment Agency's proposed decision document relating to the operation of Rolls Royce Marine Power Operations Derby in the consultation closing in January; and when she will reach a decision on their proposals; whether objections have been received to the Environment Agency's proposed new authorisations for Rolls Royce Marine Power Operations, Derby and the related decision to end authorisation of disposal of radioactive waste at Hills Quarry, Crich in the consultation ending in January 2004.

Answer: Judy Mallaber: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (1) how many representations have been received on the Environment Agency's proposed decision document relating to the operation of Rolls Royce Marine Power Operations, Derby in the consultation closing in January; and when she will reach a decision on their proposals; [171376] (2) whether objections have been received to the Environment Agency's proposed new authorisations for Rolls Royce Marine Power Operations, Derby and the related decision to end authorisation of disposal of radioactive waste at Hills Quarry, Crich in the consultation ending in January 2004. [171377] Mr. Morley: Ministers have received 17 representations in response to Rolls Royce Marine Power Operation's applications for disposal of radioactive waste from the company's nuclear fuel production plant and the Neptune Reactor, Raynesway, Nuclear Licensed sites. These were all in relation to the disposal of solid low-level radioactive waste at Hilts Quarry landfill site. Ministers are currently considering the Agency's proposed decision document. An announcement will be made shortly.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 421 c208W; 171376;171377
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Environment Agency Radioactive waste Waste disposal Rolls-Royce Marine Power Operations Crich
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