§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many journeys were made in 1988 of(a) uranium and (b) other nuclear or radioactive material, which were transported through the Doncaster metropolitan borough council area by (i) rail and (ii) road to Sellafield or other destinations; and what reviews are being carried out on the frequency of these cargo shipments.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyThe Department does not collect data of the kind requested.
The movement of all radioactive materials must be made in compliance with national and international
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§ Mr. Peter Bottomley[holding answer 24 July 1989]: Following the June Environment Council, the European Commission is committed to looking for ways of reducing the emissions from vehicles of carbon dioxide, the principal "greenhouse" gas. These emissions are directly related to fuel efficiency. It is unclear how the Commission intends to fulfil this commitment. We expect it will consult member states at an early stage to explore what might be technically, economically and legally feasible.
§ Mr. David ShawTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport how much has been spent in respect of each A2-M2 road maintenance programme or improvement programme in each of the last 10 years; and if he will list the amounts by programme.
§ Mr. Peter Bottomley[holding answer 24 July 1989]: The information readily available is:
regulations which require safety for both normal and accident conditions to be built in to the container used for transport.
Safety does not depend on the choice of route used, which is a matter for the carrier.