§ Mr. Whitneyasked the Secretary of State for Energy whether Sir John Nightingale has completed the independent review of security arrangements at Wind-scale and during transport of plutonium from the site, recommended by Mr. Justice Parker in his report of the Wind-scale inquiry.
§ Mr. David HowellSir John Nightingale has completed his review and I have received his report.
695WSir John was impressed by the high level of awareness of the importance of security among the company's management and the readiness of the organisation to make the necessary organisational and financial provision. He considered the policies relating to security at Wind-scale are sound and that their implementation is being effectively secured. He made a number of detailed recommendations which are now being studied.