§ Mr. GibbTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what new techniques, skills and strategies are being developed to manage more efficiently and effectively the liabilities of BNFL. [92053]
§ Mr. BattleBNFL has established a Liabilities Management Unit to reinforce the strategic management of its liabilities. The key tasks are to provide assurance that liabilities are fully identified and quantified, and to provide value for money and continuous improvement in how the liabilities are discharged, drawing on the expertise of BNFL' s Research and Technology Group in key technologies and processes. BNFL is also involved with others in the nuclear industry in sharing best practice574W in this area and a number of best practice guides have been published. I have asked the company to write to the hon. Member with further information.