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Written question asked by Stephen Doughty (Labour) on Thursday, 19 October 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 October 2017 (named day). It was answered by Lord Harrington of Watford (Conservative) on Friday, 10 November 2017 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

Hinkley Point C Power Station

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what guidance his Department or the Environment Agency have issued to EDF regarding the removal of radioactively contaminated mud from the vicinity of Hinkley Point C to the other side of the Bristol Channel at Cardiff Grounds.

Answer

The Environment Agency has advised me that it is not aware of any guidance being issued to EDF on dredging of mud from the vicinity of Hinkley Point C. Permission to dispose of that mud at the Cardiff Grounds is a matter for Welsh Government and Natural Resources Wales, who act for Welsh Ministers.

Licensing for marine disposal of sediments around the South Wales coastline is a devolved matter for Natural Resources Wales and the Welsh Government. Nuclear safety and environmental protection are of paramount importance to the UK Government. The UK has a strong regulatory system and companies involved in the civil nuclear industry are required to meet robust standards overseen by independent regulators.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
108706
Session
2017-19
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Construction Radioactive waste Waste disposal Severn estuary Hinkley Point C power station
Link
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