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22/12/2008 - Council leader confirms nuclear expression of interest

Cumbria County Council's Leader, Cllr Stewart Young, has written to the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Ed Miliband MP, officially expressing an interest in the the formal Government process to find a location for a deep geological nuclear waste repository in the UK.

The letter has been sent now that the official 'call-in' period has expired following a Cabinet decision taken on December 9th.

Follow the link below to view the recent press release confirming the Cabinet decision:

http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2008/december/09_12_2008-121129.asp

ENDS

Media enquiries to Gareth Cosslett, News Manager on 01228 226332

Follow this link to view the letter