§ Mr. Simon HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence, ( 1 ) pursuant to the answer to the hon. Member for Southwark and Bermondsey of 3 May,Official Report, columns 647–48, how many aeroplane flights in which radioactive material was being carried have resulted in (a) crashes and (b) near-misses which did not constitute a serious risk of release of radiation or radioactive material;
(2) whether the answer to the hon. Member for Southwark and Bermondsey of 3 May, Official Report, column 648, about transport of defence nuclear materials includes aircraft operated by United States personnel; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonI have nothing to add to the reply that I gave on 3 May.