Written question asked by Llew Smith (Labour) on Friday, 18 February 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 April 2005. It was answered by Mike O'Brien (Labour) on Thursday, 7 April 2005 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what estimate she has made of the future costs of ensuring the secure status of (a) nuclear installations to the end of their decommissioning and (b) nuclear materials until they are no longer useable in a malevolent fashion; and what measures have been put in place to ensure such future security.

Answer: Llew Smith: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what estimate she has made of the future costs of ensuring the secure status of (a) nuclear installations to the end of their decommissioning and (b) nuclear materials until they are no longer useable in a malevolent fashion; and what measures have been put in place to ensure such future security. [217486] Mr. Mike O'Brien: It has not proved possible to respond to my hon. Friend in the time available before Prorogation.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 432 c1630-1W;432 c1626W; 217486
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Costs Nuclear power Nuclear power stations Nuclear safeguards Security
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk