§ Mr. Alex CarlileTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what inquiries were made about the health and safety record of companies bidding to take over the running of the Aldermaston nuclear weapons plant; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AitkenComprehensive and detailed inquiries were made about all aspects of the companies which bid for the contract to operate the atomic weapons establishment. These included health and safety factors, which were particularly important in judging the competition.