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Written question asked by Alex Salmond (Scottish National Party) on Thursday, 10 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 16 March 2005. It was answered by Geoffrey Hoon (Labour) on Wednesday, 16 March 2005 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many vehicles are available exclusively to transport nuclear materials related to the United Kingdom nuclear weapons programme.
Answer

Mr. Salmond: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many vehicles are available exclusively to transport nuclear materials related to the United Kingdom nuclear weapons programme. [222053] Mr. Hoon: 10 vehicles are available to transport nuclear materials related to the United Kingdom nuclear weapons programme. This fleet comprises of two types of vehicle: the Truck Cargo Heavy Duty Mk 2, which is used to transport nuclear weapons, and the High Security Vehicle, which is used to transport Special Nuclear Materials.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
432 c263W;432 c261W; 222053
Session
2004-05
Subjects
Nuclear weapons Transport Vehicles
Link
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