HC Deb 03 December 1997 vol 302 c228W
Mr. Chaytor

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what discussions he has had concerning the principle of state liability for damages to citizens and the environment from an accident involving the shipment of nuclear materials. [18403]

Mr. Battle

I have been asked to reply.

I have had no such discussions. Under UK law, which is in line with international conventions, the nuclear operator is exclusively liable for nuclear damage. All nuclear operators are required to have third party insurance arrangements, which include risks associated with nuclear material in transit.