HC Deb 14 July 1982 vol 27 cc417-8W
Sir David Price

asked the Secretary of State for Transport (1) how many people have died as a result of the movement of radioactive substances by rail over the past 10 years;

(2) how many people have been injured or suffered ill-health as a result of the movement of radioactive substances by rail over the past 10 years.

Mr. Eyre

There has to date been no known case of death, injury or ill-health attributable to radioactive material in the course of movement by rail.

Mr. Crouch

asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will take steps to compel drivers of vehicles carrying hazardous substances to use preferred routes.

Mr. Eyre

Most vehicles carrying hazardous goods keep to the primary route network so far as they reasonably can. Where particular problems arise, local authorities have adequate powers to restrict vehicles to the more suitable routes.