§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what guidelines are issued to(a) fire and civil defence forces, (b) ambulance and (c) police forces regarding co-operation with other agencies in planning emergency liaison procedures in case of accident during the transportation of (i) radioactive waste, (ii) nuclear warloads and (iii) toxic waste.
§ Mr. Peter LloydWritten guidance is issued to the police by the Association of Chief Police Officers, to the fire service by the Chief and Assistant Chief Fire Officers Association and to the ambulance service by the Regional Ambulance Officers Group. The guidance covers liaison and co-operation arrangements with other agencies likely to be involved in planning for and responding to a major incident as well as operational matters. The Home Office issues guidance, currently under review, to local authorities including fire and civil defence authorities.