HC Deb 18 December 1987 vol 124 c751W
Mr. Cohen

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the contracting-out of processing and handling work at AWRE Aldermaston.

Mr. Sainsbury

There has been no contracting-out of any part of the manufacturing process at the atomic weapons establishment, Aldermaston. Contractors are, however, involved in the provision of services and construction of facilities at the establishment.