To ask the President of the Board of Trade what matters relating to the smuggling of nuclear materials were raised at the recent G8 Energy Summit in Moscow; and what decisions were taken on this matter. [38725]

The recent formal meeting of G8 Energy Ministers focused on issues relating to the future of world energy production. The issue of smuggling of nuclear materials was not raised. The detailed communique issued after the meeting can be found on my Department's website at http://dti.gov.uk/index html.