§ Sir David MitchellTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects to announce the name of the contractor company who will operate the atomic weapons establishment, Aldermaston; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AitkenThe tender evaluation process for the competition to appoint a contractor to operate all the sites of the atomic weapons establishment has now been completed and Hunting-BRAE Ltd. has been declared the winner. Vesting day for full contractor operation of the atomic weapons establishment remains set for 1 April 1993.