HC Deb 22 June 1992 vol 210 c61W
Mrs. Helen Jackson

To ask the President of the Board of Trade on what or whose expert advice decisions on the safety of nuclear power operations are made.

Mr. Eggar

The nuclear installations inspectorate, which is part of the Health and Safety Executive, regulate the safety of nuclear installations by virtue of powers contained in the Health and Safety At Work etc Act 1974 and relevant statutory provisions of the Nuclear Installations Act 1965.