§ Mr. Barry FieldTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what plans there are for local authorities to have access to the Government radiation incident monitoring network.
§ Mr. MacleanUnder current arrangements lead local authorities have electronic mail access to RIMNET information bulletins and data summaries. Under the next phase of the RIMNET project, due for completion later262W this year, it will be possible for more local authorities, with the necessary expertise, to enter radiological measurements and receive information and data summaries over public data network and electronic mail links.