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Written question asked by Stephen O'Brien (Conservative) on Tuesday, 27 January 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 4 February 2004. It was answered by Patricia Hewitt (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 February 2004 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, what steps are being taken to explore the licensing of new nuclear technologies in the United Kingdom.
Answer

Mr. Stephen O'Brien: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what steps are being taken to explore the licensing of new nuclear technologies in the United Kingdom. [152041] Ms Hewitt: No steps are being taken by Government. It is for industry to bring forward any applications for a licence under the provisions of the Nuclear Installations Act 1965.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
417 c879W; 152041
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Licensing Nuclear power Technology
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk