Written Question · S1W-11948 · Session 1
What plans it has to monitor public health and safety in the Faslane area following any privatisation of the servicing, repairs and monitor…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what plans it has to monitor public health and safety in the Faslane area following any privatisation of the servicing, repairs and monitoring of the nuclear facilities at the Faslane Naval Base.
The answer
Legislation is already in place to cover health and safety matters, including the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, which imposes a general duty on employers to ensure that the health, safety and welfare of workers and members of the general public are fully protected. Inspection and enforcement under this Act are the responsibility of the Health and Safety Executive.Any new arrangements at the Faslane facility will have to satisfy both the Ministry of Defence and the relevant regulatory authorities that the health and safety of workers and the public will not be compromised.Monitoring public health in the Faslane area is a responsibility of the local health board.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S1W-11948 by reference.