§ Llew SmithTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister what estimate he has made of the costs that may arise from carrying out the decontamination procedures set out in the Strategic National Guidance for the decontamination of buildings and infrastructure exposed to chemical, radiological or nuclear (CBRN) substances or material, issued this month. [175374]
§ Mr. RaynsfordThe cost of carrying out the procedures set out in the guidance would depend upon the circumstances of the incident. Factors involved would include the nature and extent of contamination; the characteristics of the building or infrastructure affected and the systems, equipment and other contents; the CBRN material involved; the type of surfaces affected; and the particular objectives of the decontamination plan drawn up for the premises concerned.
In order to provide help and advice to those dealing with decontamination the Government have set up a team to consider the establishment of a national decontamination and recovery service.