Nuclear Security (Hansard, 29 November 2001)

HC Deb 29 November 2001 vol 375 cc1044-5W 1044W

§ Llew Smith
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is the annual budget for the Office for Civil Nuclear Security; and if she has plans to increase the budget following the events of 11 September. [15581]

§ Mr. Wilson
The budget for the Office for Civil Nuclear Security (OCNS) is approximately £1.5 million in the current year. The measures which need to be taken following the events of 11 September, including nuclear security, are currently under review.
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§ Paul Flynn
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what assessment she has made of the impact on the competitiveness of the nuclear power industry of additional security requirements since 11 September. [16893]

§ Mr. Wilson
No such assessment has been undertaken.