HC Deb 19 January 1987 vol 108 cc396-7W
Mr. Dobson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) whether ambulance staff have participated in the exercise of the local emergency plan at each of Dounreay, Torness and Hunterston; and, in each case where units were involved, if he will list which ones participated;

(2) what training has been given to ambulance staff to deal with a major accident at Dounreay, Hunterston, and Torness, respectively;

(3) if he will list for Dounreay, Hunterston and Torness what studies have been done on the problems of evacuating all low mobility groups in the event of a worst case atomic accident; and if he will also list for each study the geographical area covered;

(4) if he will list what specialist equipment, including personal dosimeters, radiac survey meters and decontamination meters are available for ambulance staff at Dounreay, Torness and Hunterston, respectively; and in each case what training staff have received.

Mr. John MacKay

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.