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Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 14 January 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 January 1999. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Wednesday, 20 January 1999 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how frequently radiation surveys are undertaken at the entrance to reactor compartments during work on nuclear submarines at RN Base Faslane.
Answer

Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how frequently radiation surveys are undertaken at the entrance to reactor compartments during work on nuclear submarines at RN Base Faslane. [66174] Mr. Spellar: Radiation surveys of the reactor compartment are carried out daily while work is being undertaken. This includes all compartment entrances and the tunnel area. In addition, other more localised radiation surveys are performed in the vicinity of work areas.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
323 c460W; 66174
Session
1998-99
Subjects
Radiation Radioactivity Surveys Nuclear submarines RNAD Coulport