Dr. ThomasTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy, pursuant to his reply to the hon. member for Nottingham, South (Mr. Brandon-Bravo), 2 February 1989,Official Report, column 402, how the clerical error to which he refers came about; whether the error has been notified to the safe works authorities; whether any other unreported errors have been made in plutonium accountancy; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Michael SpicerI have nothing to add to my reply of 2 Gebruary 1989 to my hon. Friend the Member for Nottingham, South (Mr. Brandon-Bravo). I re-emphasise that the underlying data were not affected in any way.
Dr. ThomasTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy, pursuant to his reply to the hon. Member for Meirionnydd Nant Conwy,Official Report, 17 January 1989, column 157, in what form the unseparated plutonium was exported and to which country; from which reactors the 2,865 kg originated, and in what quantities from each reactor; and if he will update the table to March 1989.
§ Mr. Michael SpicerThe unseparated plutonium was exported in the form of irradiated fuel. The precise quantities of separated plutonium exports linked to individual reactors cannot be disclosed on the grounds of commercial confidentiality. Figures of exports and imports of plutonium for the financial year 1988–89 will be included in the published data on plutonium production later in the year.