§ Mr. Dixonasked the Minister of Transport what nuclear waste is being transported through South Tyneside; by what means of transport; what safety precautions are being taken; and whether the local authority, the area health authority and the police have been informed.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeI am not aware that any irradiated nuclear fuel is at present being routed through Newcastle. Were any such movements to take place in future, the transport arrangements would have to be fully in accordance with the very high international safety standards applied throughout this country.