SNP COMMENT ON NUCLEAR SECURITY REPORT

SNP Energy Spokesperson Mike Weir MP today (Sunday) commented on an Office for Civil Nuclear Security (OCNS) report that showed there were 39 lapses in nuclear security rules in the past year.  The OCNS is the government watch dog responsible for ensuring nuclear power stations and radioactive waste facilities are protected from terrorist attacks.

Mr Weir said:
"At a time when air passengers are being told they are not allowed any hand baggage on aircraft, it is perhaps time for Government to wake up to the importance of nuclear security.

"The Government and nuclear industry should be extremely concerned over this report, which states that there were 8 breaches in information security and no less than 26 breaches in site security.

"I urge the Government and industry to take this report seriously and look at tightening security now, whilst acknowledging that nuclear energy is not a safe long-term option."