HC Deb 08 January 2002 vol 377 cc603-4W
Mr. Wray

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what modes of transport are used to transport radioactive materials; and what is provided for in terms of(a) security and (b) safety. [25250]

Mr. Jamieson

Radioactive material is transported by air, sea, rail and road. Such transport is permitted subject to safety regulations which are based upon the standards recommended by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and implemented internationally by the appropriate modal authorities. These standards are reviewed and, when necessary, revised on a regular basis to ensure an acceptable level of control of hazard to persons, property and the environment.

Mr. Jamieson

A list of the Multi-Modal Studies and when they are expected to report to the respective Regional Planning Bodies are set out in the table.

The security of radioactive material in transport is ensured through a range of measures and checks appropriate to the nature and quantity of material and the mode of transport.