§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what are the responsibilities of the Ordnance Board with regard to nuclear weapons; and what consideration he has given to changes in these responsibilities.
§ Mr. AitkenThe role of the Ordnance Board in respect of nuclear weapons is described in the MOD's chief scientific adviser's report on the safety of United Kingdom nuclear weapons, a copy of which is available in the Library. The hon. Member will be aware that the Ministry of Defence has accepted all of the recommendations in this report and is proceeding with their implementation.