Written question asked by Martin Redmond (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 January 1990. It was answered by Lord Hamilton of Epsom (Conservative) on Thursday, 11 January 1990 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

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Untitled Written question

Question

To comment on spillage of contaminated cooling liquid from HMS Talent at VSEL shipyard at Barrow-in-Furness; what precautions were taken; what health risks arose & if any civilian or service personnel were treated in hospital.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

164 c690W;164 c688W

Session

1989-90

Subjects

Accidents Health hazards Radiation exposure Nuclear power Safety measures Nuclear submarines Submarines HMS Talent