Dr. ThomasTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment if he will make a statement on the recent publications by the Health and Safety Executive on the work of the nuclear installations inspectorate.
§ Mr. NichollsI welcome the publication by the Health and Safety Executive of the booklet and leaflet entitled "The Work of HM Nuclear Installations Inspectorate" and "Nuclear Energy and the NII" respectively. These should assist public understanding of the important work carried out by the inspectorate to ensure a safe operating regime for civil nuclear installations.
Dr. ThomasTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment how many copies of the publication, "The work of HM Nuclear Installations Inspectorate" have been printed since publication; to which outlets the brochure has been distributed; and if he will make a statement on the reasons for the production and distribution of the publication.
§ Mr. NichollsSome 3,400 copies of the booklet entitled "The Work of HM Nuclear Installations Inspectorate" have been printed for sale by Her Majesty's Stationery Office and its accredited agents. The booklet brings up to date the booklet of the same name published in 1982. Copies have been placed in the House of Commons Library.