Atomic Weapons Establishments

HC Deb 14 June 1990 vol 174 cc328-9W

Mr. Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what will be the management structure for atomic weapons establishment sites after contractorisation.

Mr. Neubert

No decisions have yet been made on the details of the future interim management structure of AWE. It will be open to the contractor in discussion with MOD to recommend organisational changes or additional management posts to facilitate efficient operation of the establishment as a whole.

Mr. Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects to announce his choice of contractor for the atomic weapons establishment; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Neubert

We expect to let an interim management contract at AWE in the autumn of this year.