HC Deb 26 January 1994 vol 236 c242W
Mrs. Anne Campbell

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what steps he is taking to implement the Government's proposals for a radiation monitoring system and public warning network; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Atkins

The RIMNET national radiation monitoring and nuclear emergency response system, set up as part of the national response plan for dealing with overseas nuclear accidents, has been operating since 1988. Details of the system are given in the HMSO booklet, "The National Response Plan and Radioactive Incident Monitoring Network (RIMNET). Phase 1", copies of which are available in the Library of the House. A contract to extend, automate and provide additional operational facilities for the system is currently approaching completion.