§ Mr. Chris Smithasked the Secretary of State for Energy what lessons he has drawn from the blockages in emergency access to Bradwell nuclear power station on 14 January allowing for (a) the effect of heavy snow falls and icy conditions on the mobility of vehicles required for evacuation purposes, (b) the ability in adverse conditions of emergency personnel to move away before a fatal radiation dose is experienced, (c) the effect of severe weather conditions on the mobility of fire engines and (d) difficulties in evacuating nearby centres of population in drawing up emergency plans at nuclear sites; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GoodladI refer the hon. Member to the answer given to the hon. Member for Stockton, North (Mr. Cook) on 29 January 1987 at column 328.