§ Mr. WeirTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) what representations she has made to the Nuclear Inspectorate relating to security at nuclear installations in Scotland following the events of 11 September; [16781]
(2) what representations she has made to the Energy Review Group relating to security at nuclear power stations in Scotland following the events of 11 September; [16780]
(3) what discussions she has had with the Scottish Executive on the security of (a) nuclear power stations and (b) nuclear installations in Scotland folllowing the events of 11 September. [16777]
§ Mrs. Liddell[holding answer 22 November 2001]: Security at nuclear installations is the responsibility of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry acting through the Office for Civil Nuclear Security (OCNS). The OCNS works closely with the Health and Safety Executive—the safety regulator for the industry—and which provides advice on the safety implications of events including external hazards, at nuclear installations. Security and safety precautions at nuclear sites are kept under constant review. Both regulators are reviewing all relevant precautions in the light of the recent terrorist attacks in the USA. It is not Government policy to disclose details of security measures taken at civil nuclear sites.