HC Deb 16 March 1995 vol 256 c719W
Mr. Simpson

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence on what date the Health and Safety Executive issued a prohibition notice on the A45 facility at atomic weapons establishment Aldermaston; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Freeman

Two prohibition notices relating to the A45 complex at AWE Aldermaston were issued by the Health and Safety Executive on 3 September 1993 following the spillage of some coolant from a lathe. The notices are a matter of public record and both have since been lifted.

Mr. Simpson

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the decision to end the requirement at the atomic weapons establishments Aldermaston and Burghfield to submit fire reports to Berkshire fire and rescue service.

Mr. Freeman

It has long been the practice to alert the Berkshire fire and rescue service to all fire service calls received at AWE Aldermaston and Burghfield other than those concerning minor on-site road traffic accidents. There are no plans to change these arrangements.