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 assessment he has made of the merits of requiring an escort for transport ships used to transport plutonium-based MOX fuel in European Union waters.
- Answer
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All shipments of MOX fuel in UK flagged vessels are escorted by members of the Civil Nuclear Constabulary’s (CNC) Marine Escort Group, comprising authorised firearms officers who have been trained to a high standard by the Royal Navy.Ships flagged to other nations may also transport MOX fuel. Approval of arrangements for such movements are the responsibility of that State’s competent authorities.
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- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 137659; 460 c841-2W
- Session
- 2006-07
- Subjects
- Radioactive materials Shipping
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