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 the Scottish Executive regarding the dangers posed by moving nuclear waste by (a) road and (b) rail from Dounreay to Drigg.

Answer: Mr. Weir: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office what discussions he has had on emergency planning with the Scottish Executive regarding the dangers posed by moving nuclear waste by (a) road and (b) rail from Dounreay to Drigg. [65111] Mr. Jamieson: I have been asked to reply. Specific requirements concerning emergency planning are contained in (a) The Radioactive Material (Road Transport) Regulations 2002 and (b) The Packaging, Labelling and Carriage of Radioactive Material by Rail Regulations 1996. These place duties on (a) consignors and carriers and (b) train operators, facility owners and rail infrastructure controllers, to have appropriate emergency procedures in place. The nuclear operators have in place an emergency response scheme, RADSAFE, which is regularly exercised in Cupertino with the emergency services and local authorities.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 388 c389W;388 c387W; 65111
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Emergencies Planning Radioactive waste Nuclear power stations Railways Transport Safety Roads Scottish Executive Dounreay Drigg
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk