HC Deb 24 July 1986 vol 102 c388W
64. Mr. McQuarrie

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what equipment he proposes to issue to local authorities to measure levels of radiation in the air.

68. Mr. Aspinwall

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what British-made radiation detection equipment is available for issue to local authorities for measuring levels of radiation in the air.

Mr. Giles Shaw

Local authorities are being issued with the British-made portable dose rate meter (PDRM) 82.

67. Mr. Alan Howarth

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how, in the light of the Chernobyl disaster, he proposes to ensure that levels of radiation in the air can be monitored at local level.

Mr. Giles Shaw

Monitoring arrangements will be included in the Government's review of emergency procedures following the Chernobyl disaster.