HC Deb 19 February 1993 vol 219 cc363-4W
Mr. Llew Smith

To ask the President of the Board of Trade for what reason his Department's annual report on plutonium production and stockpile figures gives data only up to31 March 1992; and what steps he is taking to publish more up-to-date figures in his next report.

Mr. Eggar

The annual plutonium figures give data on a financial year basis. Figures in respect of 1992–93 will be published as soon as they have been compiled, and I have asked my officials to see if the information can be put together more quickly.

Mr. Llew Smith

To ask the President of the Board of Trade how much of the plutonium listed in section 2(d) (ii) and (iii) in his press notice P/93/51 of 4 February, the annual production and stockpile figures, has been notified for withdrawal from safeguards under article 14 Provisions of the 1978 Tripartite Safeguards treaty between the United Kingdom, Euratom and the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Mr. Eggar

None.