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Written question asked by Cynog Dafis (Plaid Cymru), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 May 1993. It was answered by Jonathan Aitken (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 May 1993 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
What efforts have been made by his Department to date to provide information to the general public on (a) issuing early warnings of radiation hazards, (b) the early identification and cordoning-off of contaminated areas, (c) medical screening and decontamination of those contaminated with plutonium and (d) the restoration to safe use of contaminated land and buildings in the event of a nuclear weapon transportation accident in the United Kingdom. - Inc ref to The Public Information for Radiation Emergencies Regulations 1992.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
225 c264W;225 c262W
Session
1992-93
Subjects
Emergencies Hazards Protection Planning Radiation Radiation exposure Warnings Plutonium