§ Dr. Dafydd Elis ThomasTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if his Department has undertaken any studies, or commissioned studies by consultants, on the potential safety and risk of the use of the Channel tunnel for the transport of spent nuclear fuel or other radioactive materials.
§ Mr. PortilloWhen Eurotunnel put forward proposals covering the movement of dangerous goods and radioactive materials they will be considered by the intergovernmental commission established by the Channel tunnel treaty to oversee safety, and any necessary advice sought.