HC Deb 23 January 2002 vol 378 cc854-5W
Llew Smith

To ask the Prime Minister what assessment he has made since 11 September 2001 of the security of nuclear plants and radioactive materials in transit against terrorist attack; and if he has discussed the security of nuclear facilities with(a) his European Union counterparts and (b) the United States President, since that date. [28646]

The Prime Minister

Security and safety precautions at nuclear sites are kept under regular review. The UK's civil nuclear sites apply stringent security measures regulated by the security regulator, the Office for Civil Nuclear Security.

The security of nuclear material in transit is similarly kept under review. We are also reviewing the transportation of other radioactive materials.

I have discussed the issue with the Irish Taoiseach. Officials have also discussed the matter with their overseas counterparts since 11 September.

It is not Government policy to disclose details of security measures taken at civil nuclear sites, or of nuclear materials in transit.

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