§ Mr. Chris Smithasked the Secretary of State for Energy whether the United Kingdom has ever transferred plutonium to France for intended use in (a) Phoenix or (b) Super-Phoenix fast-breeder reactors.
§ Mr. GoodladSince 1968 there have been occasional transfers of plutonium from the United Kingdom to France for research on and production of fast-breeder reactor fuel. All the material was subject to international safeguards which provide for the plutonium to be used for peaceful purposes.