HC Deb 10 February 1986 vol 91 c314W
Mr. Allen Adams

asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will now take steps to collect information on the movement of nuclear and other radioactive materials; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

The regulations which cover the transport of radioactive materials require adequate protection to be built in to the containers used, so that the materials could not present a significant danger, even in the event of a severe accident. Safety is not therefore dependent on special routeing. No useful purpose would be served by collecting information on the movement of individual consignments.