§ Llew SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport on how many occasions since 2000 the Civil Aviation Authority has investigated alleged breaches of the air exclusion zones around nuclear installations. [175080]
§ Mr. McNultySince 2000, the CAA has received 72 reports of breaches of the air exclusion zones around nuclear installations. 12 formal investigations have been carried out resulting in two prosecutions, one formal caution, three warning letters and two dismissed by the courts for insufficient evidence. The remaining four are in progress and may result in prosecution.