Radioactive Waste

Mr. Gordon Brown
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland which authorities or bodies made representations to him prior to the award of his authorisation to Babcock-Thorn to dispose of radioactive waste at Rosyth dockyard.

Mr. Ancram 
The following local authorities and public bodies responded to consultation: Fife Regional CouncilFife Health BoardDunfermline District CouncilForth River Purification BoardLothian Regional Council

Mr. Gordon Brown
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland which bodies were invited to make representations about the award of the nuclear site licence to Babcock-Thorn.

Mr. Lang
Her Majesty's Nuclear Installations Inspectorate sought the views of the Ministry of Defence, the Industry Department for Scotland, the Scottish Development Department and Babcock-Thorn.

Mr. Gordon Brown
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland on what occasions since 1974 nuclear site licences have been awarded without any consultative process.

Mr. Lang
I am advised by Her Majesty's Nuclear Installations Inspectorate that during the period in question no licence has been awarded in respect of a new nuclear installation without consultation.