HC Deb 08 March 1991 vol 187 c332W
Mr. Cohen

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what regulations cover the transportation of explosives belonging to the United States Air Force in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

Movements of US-owned explosives are subject to the normal regulations governing the transport of explosives in the United Kingdom. These are: for road movement, the Road Traffic (Carriage of Explosives) Regulations 1989—Statutory Instrument 1989 No. 615; for rail, the Conditions of Acceptance and Carriage by Rail of Military Explosives 1990 (BR 22206/2, The Red Book); and for ports, the Dangerous Substances in Harbour Areas Regulations 1987—Statutory Instrument 1987 No. 37.

Mr. Cohen

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether movements of explosives around the United Kingdom by the United States Air Force are escorted by any personnel from his Department.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

No.