British Nuclear Fuels Make Presentation to Environmental Services

27August 2003

British Nuclear Fuels Plc (BNFL) have given a presentation to members of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Environmental Services Committee today (Wednesday). Chairman Angus Nicolson commented:

“Whilst I welcome open debate with BNFL and I’m grateful for their presentation I remain extremely sceptical about the real environmental impact of Sellafield over the past forty years. We will continue to monitor closely the activities of BNFL and the possible implications for the people and environment of the Western Isles.”

Cllr. Nicolson welcomed a report from the Food Standards Agency which showed levels of TC-99 in farm salmon to be the same as levels of radioactivity in those of wild salmon. Cllr. Nicolson added:

“These findings are certainly welcome news. Nevertheless we will not be complacent about this matter and look forward to continued testing by way of reassurance.”

Nigel Scott
Communications Officer
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

Tel: 01851 709389 (Work)
Tel: 01851 706412 (Home)
Tel: 07884 236103 (Mobile)
email: nscott@cne-siar.gov.uk