Written question asked by Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 June 1996. It was answered by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Monday, 17 June 1996 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

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Ministry of Defence

Question

Who is responsible for compiling reports on accidents and suspected accidents involving (a) British controlled and (b) United States controlled nuclear weapons on British territory; if the Nuclear Weapons Safety Committee receives the reports; and if reports are compiled on each accident and suspected accident.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

32764; 279 c366W;279 c360W

Session

1995-96

Subjects

Nuclear weapons Nuclear power Safety Nuclear Weapons Safety Working Group