HC Deb 22 October 1991 vol 196 c481W
Mr. Andrew F. Bennett

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what measures have been taken during construction at Royal Navy Armaments Depot Coulport to ensure quality assurance for all steel being brought on site.

Mr. Yeo

The design, manufacture and supply of all steel for nuclear-related facilities being constructed at RNAD Coulport are subject to a PSA quality plan and PSA quality assurance requirements for contractors which comply with BS5882 and BS5750 respectively and are agreed with MOD. Steel for other facilities at RNAD Coulport is subject to quality control to ensure compliance with British Standard and contract specifications.