§ Mr. Beithasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what arrangements exist for liaison between the Metropolitan police and the Atomic Energy Authority 7W in respect of operations conducted by the Atomic Energy Authority Constabulary within the Metropolitan police area.
§ Mr. HurdThe Atomic Energy Authority Constabulary maintains close liaison with police forces throughout Great Britain, including the Metropolitan police, particularly on the timing and route of convoys containing special nuclear materials. Procedures for the escort of such materials have been agreed. Local police forces form part of the escorts, for the purpose of liaison and traffic control.