Written question asked by Jeremy Corbyn (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 February 1997. It was answered by Richard Page (Conservative) on Tuesday, 18 February 1997 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: What were the costs of security for, and escorting of, the transport of nuclear waste by (a) rail and (b) road for each of the last five years. - No figures given. (Holding answer 17 February 1997).

Answer: Mr. Corbyn: To ask the President of the Board of Trade what were the costs of security for, and escorting of, the transport of nuclear waste by (a) rail and (b) road for each of the last five years; and if he will make a statement. [15950] Mr. Page: [holding answer 17 February 1997]: Ensuring the safety and security of nuclear materials, including nuclear waste, during transportation whether by rail or road is the top priority for the owners of this material and the carriers. It is not possible to separate out the security costs from the overall costs of transportation, which are a matter for the owners. There are no costs specifically incurred in the escorting of nuclear waste.

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