§ Mr. Ashdownasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) if he will call for a report from the chief constable of Avon and Somerset as to what items of equipment relevant to an incident involving radioactivity are available from stores located in Avon and Somerset for use by police of the Avon and Somerset constabulary; what number of (a) personal dosimeters, (b) other radiation meters, (c) sets of protective clothing and (d) breathing units, are available from such stores; and if he will make a statement;
(2) if he will call for a report from the chief constable of Avon and Somerset as to what training facilities are used by the Avon and Somerset constabulary for couses in dealing with incidents involving radioactivity; what number of officers have attended such courses in each of the last five years; what training is given in the use of relevant equipment; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggI shall reply as soon as possible.