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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 owners of radioactive materials in transit are responsible for the cost of civil police escorts. - Inc fact that the civil police are not involved in the escort of radioactive materials and therefore no costs are incurred.
Answer

Ms Walley: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if the owners of radioactive materials in transit are responsible for the cost of civil police escorts; and if he will make a statement. [19933] Mr. Page: I have been asked to reply. The civil police are not involved in the escort of radioactive materials and therefore no costs are incurred.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
19933; 292 c463W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Costs Hazardous substances Police Radioactive materials Scotland Transport Roads