HC Deb 24 January 1991 vol 184 c307W
Mr. Redmond

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what guidelines are issued to his Department's local offices regarding co-operation with other agencies in planning emergency liaison procedures in case of accident during the transportation of(a) radioactive waste, (b) nuclear warloads and (c) toxic waste.

Miss Widdecombe

Local offices have standing instructions on what to do in the event of local disasters. Action required includes liaison with local authorities and other appropriate agencies.