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The information regarding all incidents over the last 30 years is not held centrally and can be provided only at disproportionate cost.<\/p>
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The answer given on 21 March 2017 (HL6105) was in response to a question concerning safety improvements in the defence nuclear weapons programme. The response was in relation to radiological incidents at the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE), none of which have ever posed any risk to the health of the public or the environment. The incidents raised by the noble Baroness did occur; a small number of residents were evacuated in 2010 as a precautionary measure due to a fire in a non-nuclear area. I can confirm that in none of the incidents cited was it assessed that there was any radiological risk to the public.<\/p>
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The answer given on 21 March 2017 (HL6105) was in response to a question concerning safety improvements in the defence nuclear weapons programme. The response was in relation to radiological incidents at the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE), none of which have ever posed any risk to the health of the public or the environment. The incidents raised by the noble Baroness did occur; a small number of residents were evacuated in 2010 as a precautionary measure due to a fire in a non-nuclear area. I can confirm that in none of the incidents cited was it assessed that there was any radiological risk to the public.<\/p>
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The answer given on 21 March 2017 (HL6105) was in response to a question concerning safety improvements in the defence nuclear weapons programme. The response was in relation to radiological incidents at the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE), none of which have ever posed any risk to the health of the public or the environment. The incidents raised by the noble Baroness did occur; a small number of residents were evacuated in 2010 as a precautionary measure due to a fire in a non-nuclear area. I can confirm that in none of the incidents cited was it assessed that there was any radiological risk to the public.<\/p>
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RAF Henlow has been identified as having a Housing Unit potential for up-to 2,000 houses. The number of houses built on the site once sold is a matter for the future purchaser and the local Planning Authority.<\/p>"}
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Since the Strategic Defence and Security Review 2015, the UK has continued to explore the potential for the Type 45 Destroyers to operate in a ballistic missile defence role, including through active engagement with NATO partners.<\/p>"}
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RAF Henlow has been identified for disposal in accordance with the Department's standard procedures as mandated by the Treasury but has not yet been sold.<\/p>
The future of the site is subject to on-going detailed assessment work.<\/p>
The Department is aware of a proposal to develop the site as a science innovation and technology park, but no formal discussions on this topic have taken place or offers made.<\/p>"}
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The Government conducted a comprehensive Strategic Defence and Security Review in 2015. However, the evolving global security situation means we constantly keep under review the best way to keep Britain safe.<\/p>"}
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The Ministry of Defence began collating information on concerns/whistleblowing in September 2015 and has centrally collated records up to the end of the first quarter of financial year (FY) 2017-18.<\/p>
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