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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 civil police provide escorts for type `B' containers of civil radioactive materials transported by road at the request of the material's owners.
Answer

Ms Walley: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if the civil police provide escorts for type B containers of civil radioactive materials transported by road at the request of the material's owners; and if he will make a statement. [19932] Mr. Page: I have been asked to reply. The civil police do not escort type B containers of radioactive materials transported by road. The UK Atomic Energy Authority constabulary escorts these containers when necessary.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
19932; 292 c463W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Hazardous substances Police Radioactive materials Scotland Transport United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority Roads