Written question asked by Tam Dalyell (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 16 October 1996. It was answered by Anthony Nelson (Conservative) on Wednesday, 16 October 1996 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: Pursuant to his Answer of 2nd May, Official Report, column 601, to comment on the work of the task groups and the working groups established by the International Atomic Energy Authority to assess the radiological situation of the atolls of Iluvovou and Fangataufa. - Includes ref to 275 c309-10W and report to recent International Atomic Energy Agency general conference to be placed in Library as DEP/3 4006. (Holding answer 14 October 1996).

Answer: Mr. Dalyell: To ask the President of the Board of Trade pursuant to his answer of 2 May, Official Report, column 601, if he will make a statement on the work of the task groups and the working groups established by the International Atomic Energy Authority to assess the radiological situation of the atolls of Iluvovou and Fangataufa. [40379] Mr. Nelson [holding answer 14 October 1996]: In a report to the recent International Atomic Energy Agency general conference, the secretariat of the agency gave details to member states of the progress made so far in the study of the radiological situation at the atolls of Mururoa and Fangataufa. I have instructed that a copy of this report be placed in the Libraries of the House. The report gives details of the participation of United Kingdom experts mentioned in my answer of 3 April to the hon. Member, Official Report, columns 309-10. The report of the international advisory committee is expected in early 1998.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 282 c959W;282 c957W; 40379
Session: 1995-96
Subjects: International Atomic Energy Agency Hazards Radiation Radioactivity French Polynesia