§ Norman BakerTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if she will make it her policy to256W seek a reduction in the movements of (a) high-level and (b) intermediate-level radioactive material by BNFL. [80861]
§ Mr. Wilson[holding answer 20 November 2002]: The number of movements of radioactive material undertaken by BNFL is dependent on operational requirements and is a matter for BNFL. I have no reason to believe that BNFL or any other relevant operator would undertake unnecessary movements of radioactive material The transport of radioactive material in the UK is subject to stringent regulatory requirements in respect of safety and security.