HC Deb 31 January 1983 vol 36 c33W
Mr. Cook

asked the Secretary of State for Energy how many shipments of plutonium nitrate form Dounreay to Windscale have taken place; and whether there have been any problems encountered in carrying out the shipments.

Mr. John Moore

A number of shipments have taken place since 1981, within the procedures laid down. There have been no problems.

Mr. Cook

asked the Secretary of State for Energy whether there have been any mishaps during the safety and retrieval tests carried out with containers used for the transportation of plutonium nitrate from Dounreay to Windscale.

Mr. John Moore

All the safety and retrieval tests carried out with these containers were completely successful.