(MENAFN)Britain's National Audit Office has condemned the Ministry of Defence for failing to properly get rid of its obsolete nuclear-powered submarines.
According to the regulator, the ministry has not disposed of any of the 20 vessels decommissioned since 1980.
Stressing the long-term nature of nuclear waste, the total future responsibility for maintaining and disposing of the 20 stored and 10 in-service nuclear-powered boats is estimated to be STG7.5 billion over the next 120 years.
Public Accounts Committee Chair also complained about the "dismal lack of progress," by the ministry to address the issue.
She says "the ministry needs to get a grip urgently" before the country ruins its reputation as a responsible nuclear power.
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