§ 43. Sir W. Anstruther-Grayasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps he is taking to ensure that the 216W isotope, which twice in the past few days has been out of proper control in the Highlands, is adequately safeguarded.
§ Mr. RossIt is an offence under the Radioactive Substances Act, 1960, to keep or use mobile radioactive apparatus without being registered, or in contravention of a condition of registration. All registrations I have issued are already subject to conditions designed to ensure that the apparatus is used only by authorised persons under proper safeguards, that it is securely stored when not in use, and that any loss or damage is immediately reported so that appropriate measures can be taken. I am having the circumstances of this particular case reported to the criminal authorities and I am also considering whether any improvements in the general arrangements are practicable.