Transport and the Environment Committee, 19 Jan 2000
Meeting date: Wednesday, January 19, 2000
Official Report
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European Document
The next item on the agenda is consideration of European document 422. The instrument has been referred to this committee by the European Committee. Members have a copy of the instrument with an explanatory memorandum that has been prepared by the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions. There is also a supplementary note by the Scottish Executive rural affairs department.
The document sets out European Commission recommendations on a common classification system for solid radioactive waste. It has been referred to the committee but we are under no obligation to report on it. The explanatory memorandum from the DETR gives no indication that the document is controversial in terms of the UK Government. It has no direct impact on UK law and only minimal implications for the UK's waste management policy. The Scottish Executive's covering note supports the proposal for a common waste classification system for the UK and says that the implications for UK waste management policy are likely to be minimal. The committee might want to consider the document and the explanatory notes or simply take note of the instrument.
Does anyone have any particular views? Can I confirm that we have considered the report and that members have nothing to report back?
Members indicated agreement.