§ Mr. Andrew SmithTo ask the Secretary of State far Energy if he will make a statement on the responsibilities of the International Atomic Energy Authority with respect to monitoring the use made in civil nuclear programmes of fissile materials produced originally for military purposes.
§ Mr. Heathcoat-AmoryAll civil nuclear material in the United Kingdom, whatever its origin, is subject to Euratom safeguards and to the terms of the IAEA-UKE-uratom safeguards agreement—INFCIRC-263.
§ Mr. Andrew SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy whether fissile material produced for military purposes in the United Kingdom is suitable for civil purposes.
§ Mr. Heathcoat-AmoryYes, in principle.