§ Mrs. FyfeTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will examine the safety implications for employees and the public of radioactive contamination on and around the Dounreay shore and within the perimeter fence. [16052]
§ Sir Hector MonroDetailed investigations of radioactive contamination of soil within the Dounreay site and on the adjoining shore are currently being undertaken by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority. The results of these investigations will be considered by Her Majesty"s nuclear installations inspectorate and Her Majesty"s industrial pollution inspectorate, which will have regard to safety implications for the employees and public.