§ Mr. Andrew F. BennettTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement regarding progress on construction of the two-stream nuclear refitting and refuelling complex at Rosyth.
§ Mr. Andrew F. BennettTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the current state of progress of Cementation Construction Ltd. in meeting acceptance, availability and safety standards for the construction of the shiplift at Faslane.
§ Mr. ChopeAcceptance of the shiplift depends upon stringent availability and safety standards being met to the satisfaction of the nuclear safety and quality assurance authorities at all stages of the contract. This is being done.
§ Mr. Andrew F. BennettTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the current state of progress of construction of the floating jetty at Faslane.
§ Mr. ChopeThe timetable is very tight, but construction is still on programme to meet the requirements of Trident.
§ Mr. Andrew F. BennettTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) what extensions of time have been awarded by the Property Services Agency to Cementation Construction on the contract for the shiplift at the submarine operating base at Faslane;
(2) what extensions of time have been awarded by the Property Services Agency to Tarmac Construction on the following contracts at the submarine operating base at Faslane: (a) asbestos decontamination and (b) north and south fences;
(3) what extensions of time have been granted by the Property Services Agency to Tarmac Construction on the contracts at RNAD Coulport for (a) jetty shore area and associated road, (b) explosives area and (c) advanced works.
§ Mr. ChopeAny extensions of time granted to the contractors have been in accordance with the terms and conditions of their contracts. Details of actual extensions of time are commercial and confidential.