§ Mr. Alex CarlileTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many companies submitted bids to take over the running of the Aldermaston nuclear weapons plant; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AitkenThree companies submitted bids for the contract to operate the atomic weapons establishment, which includes the Aldermaston site.
§ Mr. Alex CarlileTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what procedure was followed in appointing a company to take over the running of the Aldermaston nuclear weapons plant; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AitkenComprehensive competitive tendering procedures were followed in selecting the contractor to operate the atomic weapons establishment, which includes the Aldermaston site.