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Written question asked by Caroline Lucas (Green Party) on Tuesday, 26 October 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 28 October 2010. It was answered by Peter Luff (Conservative) on Wednesday, 3 November 2010 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Nuclear Submarines

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what assessment has been made of the adequacy of the protective clothing of nuclear submariners to resist the penetration of their clothing by liquid radioactive contaminants arising from incidents on board nuclear-powered submarines.
Answer

Submariners are not required to wear specialist protective clothing for the day-to-day operation of nuclear powered submarines. Personal protective equipment is provided for use by crew members in the highly unlikely event that they are exposed to liquid radioactive contaminants resulting from an incident on board submarines. This equipment meets the appropriate European Mark and British Standards for Personal protective equipment.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
20845; 517 c855W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Safety Nuclear submarines
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk