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Written question asked by Caroline Lucas (Green Party) on Monday, 28 November 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 30 November 2022. It was answered by Alex Chalk (Conservative) on Monday, 5 December 2022 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Nuclear Submarines: Safety

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment of (a) nuclear, (b) fire and (c) other safety risks on board the Vanguard nuclear fleet the Defence Nuclear Safety Regulator has made; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

The Defence Nuclear Safety Regulator, together with the Defence Maritime Regulator, as part of the Defence Safety Authority continually assesses the safety risks on board the Vanguard nuclear fleet. Nuclear Safety and the safety of our personnel remain the highest priorities for Defence and it is considered that safety risks continue to be well managed to achieve 'As Low As Reasonably Practicable' (ALARP) and tolerable.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
97576
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Fire prevention Safety Nuclear submarines
Link
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