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Written question asked by Thomas Docherty (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 January 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 16 January 2015 (named day). It was answered by Philip Dunne (Conservative) on Friday, 16 January 2015 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Nuclear Submarines: Decommissioning

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Written Statement of 13 January 2015, HCWS183, by the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, on Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, whether he expects any changes to the programme for the Submarine Dismantling Project as a result of changes announced to NDA Management at Sellafield.

Answer

There will be no changes to the programme of the Submarine Dismantling Project (SDP) as a result of changes announced to the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority's management at Sellafield.

The assessment of each shortlisted site for the interim storage of Intermediate Level radioactive Waste arising from the SDP will take account of the site operator's ability to meet and deliver the Ministry of Defence's (MOD) requirement. The site assessment work is at an early stage; no decision has been made as to the final interim storage location.

The MOD will continue to work closely with the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority on the SDP.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
220664
Session
2014-15
Related items
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority
Tuesday, 13 January 2015
Written statements
House of Commons
Subjects
Decommissioning Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Nuclear submarines
Link
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