Written question asked by Geraldine Smith (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 May 2001. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Thursday, 3 May 2001 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what hazardous materials were transported through Lancaster on 13th December 2000 via the Halton Army Camp; what hazardous material was transported through the village of Nether Kellet to Halton Army Camp on 16th November 2000. (Holding answer 1 May 2001).

Answer: Miss Geraldine Smith: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) what hazardous materials were transported through Lancaster on 13 December 2000 via the Halton Army camp; [159492] (2) what hazardous material was transported through the village of Nether Kellet to Halton Army camp on 16 November 2000. [159493] Mr. Spellar: [holding answer 1 May 2001]: I am able to confirm that military vehicles containing radioactive material did travel through the district of Lancaster on 16 November 2000 and 13 December 2000 via Halton Army camp.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 367 c720W; 159492;159493
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Army Hazardous substances Radioactive materials Military bases Transport Lancashire Halton Army Camp
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