§ Mr. JannerTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will now ensure that the missile and warhead are at all times transported separately.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonI assume that the hon. Gentleman is referring to the UK Trident II missile and its associated warheads, which will normally be handled and transported separately. We plan to transport operational missiles only within the Royal Naval Armaments Depot at Coulport. No final decisions have been taken, or are yet needed, on whether the missile and warhead should be handled together within the depot.
§ Mr. JannerTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will now state what notification is given to local police and fire authorities prior to the transport of nuclear warheads or missiles through the centre of a city.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonThe local police force is always informed when a nuclear weapons convoy passes through their area of responsibility.