TRANSPORT OF NUCLEAR WASTE

Early day motion 2625, tabled 24 July 2006 by Baroness Teather (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 34 members.

That this House notes with concern the security risk posed by the transportation of nuclear waste by train; notes the Greenpeace investigation which revealed that these trains pass through major towns and cities across the United Kingdom, including inner London; expresses alarm that a Daily Mirror journalist was able to gain access to a Brent goods yard to plant a fake explosive on a train carrying radioactive material; and calls on the Government to cease all transport of nuclear waste through Brent until a full investigation has been made and proper security measures installed.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 15, Labour 11, DUP 4, Plaid Cymru 2, Independent 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.