HC Deb 21 December 2000 vol 360 c248W
Mr. Chaytor

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what powers he has to regulate the employment of armed UKAEA officers on board ships. [142855]

Mrs. Liddell

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry has powers under section 3(2) of the Atomic Energy Act 1954 to issue directions to the UKAEA, under which matters relating to the employment of officers of the UKAEA Constabulary on board ships may be addressed.