HC Deb 22 January 1969 vol 776 c111W
Mr. Dalyell

asked the Minister of Technology if he will make a statement on the future of Capenhurst in relation to the development of high-grade nuclear fuel.

Mr. Benn

The re-equipment of part of the Capenhurst diffusion plant for the production of slightly enriched uranium for the civil nuclear power programme is now virtually complete. Plans are now being made for the further expansion of enrichment capacity.