Written question asked by Mike Weir (Scottish National Party) on Wednesday, 26 June 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 3 July 2002. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 July 2002 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what discussions he has had on emergency planning with local authorities along the route from Dounreay to Drigg regarding the dangers posed by moving nuclear waste by road.

Answer: Mr. Weir: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office what discussions he has had on emergency planning with local authorities along the route from Dounreay to Drigg regarding the dangers posed by moving nuclear waste by road. [65112] Mr. Jamieson: I have been asked to reply. Specific requirements concerning emergency planning are contained in The Radioactive Material (Road Transport) Regulations 2002. These place duties on consignors and carriers to have appropriate emergency procedures in place. The nuclear operators have in place an emergency response scheme, RADSAFE, which is regularly exercised in co-operation with the emergency services and local authorities.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 388 c388W;388 c386W; 65112
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Emergencies Local government Planning Radioactive waste Nuclear power stations Transport Safety Dounreay Drigg
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk