HC Deb 25 October 1989 vol 158 c509W
Mr. Andrew F. Bennett

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what programmes have been implemented to aid staff recruitment and retention at AWE Aldermaston and at AWE Burghfield since 21 June; and what programmes it is envisaged will be implemented at these establishments over the course of the next two years.

Mr. Neubert

A number of measures to improve recruitment and retention at AWE (Aldermaston) and AWE (Burghfield) have been pursued vigorously for some time. These have been further assisted by introduction from 1 October 1989 of further enhancement to special pay additions for those categories of staff for which recruitment and retention needs are greatest. Recruitment campaigns are continuing, and the situation for the future will be kept under review.

Mr. Andrew F. Bennett

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when it is now expected that the A90 building at AWE Aldermaston will reach its full production capacity.

Mr. Neubert

Production in A90 will reach its peak by the mid-1990s.