Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 11 May 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 May 2007. It was answered by Stephen Ladyman (Labour) on Thursday, 17 May 2007 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Shipping: Radioactive Materials
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what the required response time is in the event of an (a) incident and (b) terrorist attack involving a transport ship carrying plutonium-based MOX fuel in European Union waters.
- Answer
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Ships carrying MOX fuel are required to have a shipboard emergency plan which would be activated immediately in the event that an incident occurred. Emergency support is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.An immediate response to a terrorist attack would be provided by the onboard escort team, comprising authorised firearms officers of the Civil Nuclear Constabulary.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 460 c841W; 137554
- Session
- 2006-07
- Subjects
- Radioactive materials Shipping
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