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Written question asked by Harry Cohen (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 January 1988. It was answered by David Mitchell (Conservative) on Monday, 18 January 1988 on behalf of the Department of Transport.


Written question

Question
What representations have been received from UK merchant shipping industry about risks from radioactivity arising from nuclear weapons testing around the Murora atoll; what advice DTP gives to shipping intending to navigate in adjacent waters - "Pacific Island Pilot Volume III, 10th Edition 1982" "Supplement No. 2" by Hydrographer of Navy

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
125 c531W;125 c530-1W
Session
1987-88
Subjects
Nuclear weapons Radioactive materials Safety Shipping Testing Pacific Ocean islands