HC Deb 26 January 1970 vol 794 cc985-6
11. Mr. Dalyell

asked the Minister of Technology if he will now make a statement on the discussions between the United Kingdom, Germany and Holland on the development of gas centrigues for nuclear fuel enrichment.

Mr. Benn

All that I can add to the statement I made to the House on 19th December, 1969, is that the Federal German and Netherlands Governments have communicated the draft of the Agreement to the European Commission in accordance with Article 103 of the Euratom Treaty.—[Vol. 793, c. 1732–40.]

Mr. Dalyell

Would my right hon. Friend comment on the bellicose and naïve attitudes attributed to him by Mr. Leonard Beaton in The Times on this subject?

Mr. Benn

I read The Times, and I did see this article. I can only underline again that this is another vivid example of a good basis of partnership between Government and industry.

Mr. David Price

Referring back to the original statement, when will we get the legislation which the right hon. Gentleman promised?

Mr. Benn

The Bill on the Nuclear Fuel Company will be coming soon.