Written question asked by Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party) on Monday, 5 September 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 7 September 2022. It was answered by Ben Wallace (Conservative) on Wednesday, 14 September 2022 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Trident Missiles: Scotland
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has held recent discussions with Scottish police fire and emergency services on the safety of convoys carrying Trident nuclear weapons driving on roads in Scotland.
- Answer
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Defence Nuclear Materials are transported only when necessary to meet operational requirements, and a wide range of safety and contingency measures are in place to ensure nuclear transport operations are conducted safely. Officials from my Department have regular discussions with all relevant agencies regarding the movement of Defence Nuclear Materials, including with the police, fire and emergency services in Scotland.
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- Written question
- Reference
- 47682
- Session
- 2022-23
- Subjects
- Emergency services Scotland Roads Trident missiles
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- 2022-09-14 12:57:16 +0100
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