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Written question asked by Paul Flynn (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 December 1991. It was answered by Lord Hamilton of Epsom (Conservative) on Monday, 16 December 1991 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Untitled Written question

Question
What has been the cost to the United Kingdom of radioactive decontamination and rehabilitation of the sites where the United Kingdom has tested nuclear weapons, or conducted weapons related tests, at (a) Christmas Island, (b) Monte Bello Island, (c) Maralinga, (d) Emu Field, (e) Potton Island and (f) Nevada nuclear test site; and what is his estimate of the further costs that will be needed to complete the environmental restoration of these sites. - Inc details.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
201 c57-8W;201 c57W
Session
1991-92
Subjects
Costs Flood control Nuclear weapons Radiation exposure Radioactivity Testing Radioactive fallout
Contains statistics
Yes