Written question asked by Llew Smith (Labour) on Tuesday, 5 November 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 November 2002. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Thursday, 7 November 2002 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement on the meaning of the phrase `strengthen the arrangements for consequence management', in paragraph 27 of the Government response to the Defence Select Committee report on Defence and Security in the UK, HC 1230, Session 2001-02, in respect of the vulnerability of nuclear installations to terrorist attack.

Answer: Llew Smith: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the meaning of the phrase strengthen the arrangements for consequence management, in paragraph 27 of the Government response to the Defence Select Committee report on Defence and Security in the UK, HC 1230, Session 2001-02, in respect of the vulnerability of nuclear installations to terrorist attack. [80365] Mr. Ingram: Discussions have taken place involving several Government Departments, the Office for Civil Nuclear Security, the Health and Safety Executive, local authorities, the police and other emergency services, to review the roles and capabilities of those authorities likely to be required to respond to a nuclear incident. Specific importance has been attached to improving co- ordination, communication and the provision of specialist capabilities.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 392 c467W;392 c479W; 80365
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Civil defence Emergencies Nuclear power stations Nuclear safeguards Terrorism Security
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