§ Mr. Emeryasked the Secretary of State for Energy what steps he has taken to publicise the number of fatal and serious accidents in the nuclear power industry caused by radiation.
§ Mr. EadieI have undertaken, in consultation with the Secretary of State for Scotland, to bring serious occurrences in the nuclear industry to the immediate notice of the House. We have also arranged for the quarterly publication by the Health and Safety Executive of information on certain occurrences at nuclear sites, including the exposure of individuals to radiation. Information on accidents has also been published from time to time in response to questions in the House; and I published last July comparative figures on fatal accidents in various fuel industries for the period 19571976. These statistics underlined the outstanding safety record of the nuclear industry.