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Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 9 October 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 October 2007. It was answered by Bob Ainsworth (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 October 2007 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Nuclear Weapons: Transport

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence for what reason it is his Department’s policy that convoys carrying special nuclear materials should not look the same as convoys carrying nuclear weapons; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

The nature of individual convoys will determine their constitution. I am withholding details of the procedures governing convoy operations as its release would, or would be likely to, prejudice national security and defence of the UK.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
157796; 464 c942W
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Nuclear weapons Transport
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk