Written question asked by Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 9 July 1996. It was answered by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Tuesday, 9 July 1996 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

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Ministry of Defence

Question

Pursuant to his Answer of 17 June, Official Report, column 366W, what are the established procedures for reporting unplanned occurrences involving a nuclear weapon on British territory; and when these procedures were first established. - Inc ref to Section C of the guidance Local authority and Emergency Service Information on Nuclear Weapon Transport Contingency Plans (in Lib).

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

36542; 281 c129W

Session

1995-96

Subjects

Accidents Emergencies Planning Nuclear weapons Nuclear power Safety