HC Deb 07 November 1989 vol 159 c503W
Mr. John Evans

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport in what proportion of accidents he anticipates a plutonium air transport cask, tested to the criteria recommended by the International Atomic Energy, Agency's standing advisory group on the safe transport of radioactive materials, would retain its integrity.

Mr. McLoughlin

This is the subject of an ongoing study for further consideration at an IAEA advisory group meeting in 1990.