§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence which private contractor has been chosen to oversee and complete nuclear work for the Trident missile programme at the Atomic Weapons Research Establishment, Aldermaston; and what is the exact nature of the contractor's responsibilities.
§ Mr. SainsburyTenders for the role of facilities project management contractor for the capital programme at AWE Aldermaston were received from five firms on 18 December 1987. The proposals are still under consideration. Tenderers will be advised of their success or otherwise in accordance with normal MOD practice.