§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Minister of State for Defence whether he will make a statement on the temporary closure of the Atomic Weapons Research Establishment at Aldermaston.
§ Mr. EmeryI have been asked to reply.
Aldermaston has not been shut down. In consequence of a dispute about the amount of payment for working in "abnormal" conditions, there is a small group of employees who are not carrying out their usual duties. This is affecting work in limited areas.