Written question asked by Lembit Opik (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 17 June 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 July 2004. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Monday, 5 July 2004 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what assessment he has made of the proposed upgrade on the liquefied natural gas handling facility at Milton Haven's vulnerability to terrorist attack; what steps his Department has taken to develop an appropriate anti-terrorism strategy to help protect the new facility; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Lembit Opik: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what assessment he has made of the proposed upgrade on the liquefied natural gas handling facility at Milton Haven's vulnerability to terrorist attack; what steps his Department has taken to develop an appropriate anti- terrorism strategy to help protect the new facility; and if he will make a statement. [179864] Mr. Jamieson: I have been asked to reply. The Department for Transport's Transport Security Directorate (TRANSEC) are aware of this proposed project. If the development goes ahead, TRANSEC inspectors will work with company management to ensure that appropriate security measures are incorporated. The requirements would also be laid down in their Port Facility Security Plans.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 179864; 423 c468-9W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Ports Liquefied petroleum gas Offshore industry Terrorism Security Milford Haven
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk