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Nuclear Waste

Volume 972: debated on Monday 29 October 1979

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asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he is satisfied with the safety record of the current programme for the disposal of nuclear waste; and if he will give details of any fatal accidents which have occurred as a result of its operation.

We are completely satisfied that nuclear waste is disposed of safely. There have been no fatal accidents from any disposal operations.