§ Mr. ChaytorTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will place in the Library a copy of the report by the Office for Civil Nuclear Security on nuclear security.[8235]
§ Mr. WilsonWhen the Office for Civil Nuclear Security joined the Department of Trade and Industry on 1 October 2000, the Minister announced that the Director 7W would make an annual report which would be placed in the Library of both Houses. No report has yet been received as OCNS has not yet been part of the Department for a full financial year. I expect to receive a report in March 2002, which I shall place in the Library of the House.
§ Mr. ChaytorTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if the terms of reference for the review of nuclear security being conducted by the OCNS include the security implications of commissioning the Sellafield MOX plant and the transportation of MOX fuel to overseas customers.[8236]
§ Mr. WilsonAll aspects of the security of nuclear installations and transportation of nuclear material are kept under continuing review by the Director of Civil Nuclear Security, who regulates security in the civil nuclear industry.