I am constantly examining all possible avenues open to the Government to remove the serious threat posed by Sellafield and the UK's nuclear industry. The Government takes every opportunity to act on and voice its strong objections and concerns about the continuing activities at Sellafield. These concerns are repeatedly conveyed directly to the UK Government and at every possible EU and international fora.
The Government, in its policy agreement document A Government of Renewal has clearly set out its views on nuclear threats arising from Sellafield/THORP and other installations and has also made proposals for dealing with these concerns. A blueprint for action was drawn up to implement these proposals on Sellafield and the Irish Sea and are being co-ordinated by a Ministerial task force.