§ Mr. Cohenasked the Secretary of State for Social Services, in the event of a possible radiation leak similar to that which was feared could have happened at Temple Mills, Leyton, railway yard on 12 April, what are the responsibilities of the health authority and relevant hospitals concerned; and what they did during the 12 April incident.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeIn the case of the incident on 12 April, as there was no leak and no risk to public safety, there was no need to inform the health authority. The local health authority would need to be involved in an incident only if there were casualties, or reason to suspect contamination of personnel or members of the public.