Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 14 May 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 16 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 account is taken of whether a ship in the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority nuclear transport fleet possesses the best available technology when decisions are being taken on which ship will undertake shipments of MOX plutonium-based nuclear fuel in European Union waters.
- Answer
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Ships used to transport MOX fuel are classified as INF class 2 or 3. These ships are designed and built to the highest standards and are certified according to national and international agreements.The choice of particular ship is a matter for the operator.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 460 c841W; 137658
- Session
- 2006-07
- Subjects
- Radioactive materials Shipping
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