HC Deb 25 January 1999 vol 324 c12W
Dr. Iddon

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if United Kingdom production levels of highly enriched uranium are adequate to meet current demand. [65526]

Mr. George Robertson

The United Kingdom has not produced highly enriched uranium, HEU, for defence purposes since 1962. As stated in Supporting Essay 5 to the Strategic Defence Review, the HEU held by the Ministry of Defence is required to meet current defence requirements. Production for civil purposes is a matter for the Department of Trade and Industry.