§ Sir Michael McNair-WilsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what work is currently being carried out on the reactor equipment at atomic weapons research establishment, Aldermaston; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. SainsburyAWE Aldermaston's HERALD research reactor was closed down in September last year after 30 years of operation. The reactor fuel elements have been removed and safely stored. The reactor building is now being put on a care and maintenance basis.