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 safety tests have been conducted on the type B flasks used for carrying plutonium-based MOX fuel on their ability to withstand explosions.
- Answer
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Packages for the transport of radioactive material must meet the stringent standards developed by the International Atomic Energy Agency. Type B packages for the transport of large quantities of radioactive material must undergo tests to demonstrate their ability to survive a severe impact followed by a severe fire.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 137660; 460 c842W
- Session
- 2006-07
- Subjects
- Radioactive materials Shipping
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