Written question asked by Joan Walley (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 March 1997. It was answered by Richard Page (Conservative) on Monday, 17 March 1997 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: If the tasks of the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority Police include escorting Type `B' containers of civil radioactive materials transported by road in the ownership of (a) the UKAEA and (b) other owners.

Answer: Ms Walley: To ask the President of the Board of Trade if the tasks of the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority police include escorting type B containers of civil radioactive materials transported by road in the ownership of (a) the UKAEA and (b) other owners; and if he will make a statement. [19936] Mr. Page: The UK Atomic Energy Authority constabulary provides escorts for road transport of type B containers holding certain civil radioactive materials owned by or under the control of BNFL, UKAEA and URENCO. The security standards laid down for the physical protection of nuclear material and the need for the material to be escorted are dependent on the type, form and quantity of the material, not the type of container holding it. The standards followed are in accord with international guidelines.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 19936; 292 c387-8W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Police Radioactive materials Transport United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority Roads United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority Constabulary