PROTECTING THE LAKE DISTRICT FROM PLANS FOR A GEOLOGICAL DISPOSAL FACILITY IN CUMBRIA

That this House notes the current discussions on whether to proceed to stage 4 of the managing radioactive waste safely process to investigate the feasibility and safety implications of plans for a geological disposal facility (GDF) in Cumbria; raises concerns that any decision to build a GDF under any part of the Lake District National Park in Cumbria could have a huge impact on the national park's international image and brand as a world class tourism destination, which is vital to the Cumbria economy; and calls on the three local authorities involved to take the Lake District National Park out of any plans for a geological disposal facility.