Written question asked by David Chaytor (Labour) on Thursday, 23 November 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 29 November 2000. It was answered by Stephen Byers (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 November 2000 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what the divisions of responsibility were between the UKAEA constables on board PNTL ships and the masters of those ships in respect of the return to Japan of nuclear materials from Sellafield.

Answer: Mr. Chaytor: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what the divisions of responsibility were between the UKAEA constables on board PNTL ships and the masters of those ships in respect of the return to Japan of nuclear materials from Sellafield. [140600] Mr. Byers: The masters of PNTL ships undertaking shipments of nuclear materials between Europe and Japan retain full responsibility for the safe operation of the ships at all times, including when the ships are transporting MOX. The role of the UKAEA Constabulary (UKAEAC) is to protect the cargo against theft or sabotage.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 357 c600-1W; 140600
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Crew Japan Radioactive waste Radioactive materials Transport Safety United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority Shipping Sellafield Mixed oxide fuel
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