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Broughton Moor

Volume 307: debated on Monday 2 March 1998

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Mr. Campbell-Savours

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether radioactive materials have ever been stored at RNAD Broughton Moor. [31666]

Mr. Spellar

There is no record of knowledge of hazardous radioactive materials being used or stored on site. A statement to this effect is contained in the Land Quality Assessment, Phase Two Intrusive Survey-Factual Report, dated May 1996 (para 2–2.13), which has recently been released to the Borough and County Councils.

Mr. Campbell-Savours

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if a land quality statement has been issued in the case of RNAD Broughton Moor. [31664]

Mr. Spellar

A Land Quality Statement and Factual Report was issued to the local authorities and Environment Agency earlier this month.

Mr. Campbell-Savours

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether RNAD Broughton Moor has ever been the subject of radiological contamination. [31665]

Mr. Spellar

There is no knowledge of hazardous radioactive materials being used or stored on the site either by MOD or other users. Colbalt-60 sealed sources, used for X-ray examinations, were removed after the work on which they were being used was completed.