To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when he expects the terms of reference for the Sellafield historic autopsy inquiry to be published. (134775)

The terms of reference for the inquiry were published on 26 April 2007, Official Report, column 28WS.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether the families of those affected by the Sellafield autopsy issue will be consulted on the terms of reference for the investigation to be led by Michael Redfern QC. (134776)

Although the families of those affected have not been consulted on the terms of reference for the inquiry, I know that Mr. Redfern is keen to talk to them at an early stage in the inquiry.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how long the Sellafield historic autopsy investigation is expected to continue; and whether an investigation team will be based at or in the communities around Sellafield. (134777)

I have asked Michael Redfern QC to report to me as soon as possible. I anticipate that some of the work of the inquiry team will take place in West Cumbria.