Written question asked by Lynne Jones (Labour) on Wednesday, 5 December 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 December 2001. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Monday, 10 December 2001 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what consideration has been given to the suspension of nuclear transport since the terrorist attacks on the USA on 11th September.

Answer: Lynne Jones: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what consideration has been given to the suspension of nuclear transport since the terrorist attacks on the USA on 11 September. [22150] Mr. Ingram: The security arrangements for the transportation of Ministry of Defence nuclear materials, which take particular account of the threat of an attack by armed terrorists, have been kept under constant review since their inception. These security arrangements include a review of the threat prior to the movement of these materials and a mechanism to provide for a speedy decision to suspend the operation if it is deemed necessary to do so. Suspension has not been considered necessary since 11 September, although due account has been taken of the changed threat environment.

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