§ Mr. McGradyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what further steps will be taken to review flight paths and container safety standards in respect of the transport of mixed oxide fuel by air. [14285]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonI am satisfied with current operational procedures which require that such flights should be made over water as far as possible, avoiding large conurbations.
Container safety standards for the transport of radioactive material are kept under continuous review by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and made mandatory for air transport when incorporated into the International Civil Aviation Organization's Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air. The UK will continue to contribute to future regulatory developments through both the IAEA and the International Civil Aviation Organisation.