Written question asked by Eddie McGrady (Social Democratic & Labour Party) on Tuesday, 3 November 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 November 1998. It was answered by Glenda Jackson (Labour) on Thursday, 5 November 1998 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, at the time of the accident on Saturday 24th October at Barrow in Furness, involving the British Nuclear Fuels Ltd ship the `Pacific Crane', what nuclear waste was carried in the ship; and what was its origin. - There was no nuclear material on board the Pacific Crane at the time of the incident.

Answer: Mr. McGrady: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions at the time of the accident on Saturday 24 October at Barrow in Furness, involving the British Nuclear Fuels Ltd ship the Pacific Crane, what nuclear waste was carried in the ship; and what was its origin; and if he will make a statement. [58669] Ms Glenda Jackson: There was no nuclear material on board the Pacific Crane at the time of the incident.

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