§ Dr. GodmanTo ask the Prime Minister if, following the establishment of the devolved administrations, he will make a statement on the departmental responsibilities for civil nuclear safety. [104004]
§ The Prime MinisterMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry answers to the House on civil nuclear safety. Following devolution, his accountability for safety now extends to Scotland, as well as England and Wales. There are no licensed sites in Northern Ireland. Advice to Ministers on nuclear safety policy is given by the independent Health and Safety Commission, with day-to-day regulation at licensed nuclear sites a matter for the Health and Safety Executive through its Nuclear Installations Inspectorate.
A summary of the responsibilities of Ministers and other organisations in this area has been placed in the Libraries of the House as well as on the DTI and HSE websites.