§ Mr. Matthew TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans his Department has to ensure that the new operators of the Atomic Weapons Establishment sites will extend the policy on openness adopted by the previous operators. [127136]
§ Dr. MoonieThe contract to operate the Atomic Weapons Establishment specifically requires the operator to provide a Local Liaison Committee to serve as the formal interface between the sites and the local community, including elected representatives from interested organisations and local government agencies. The presence of the on-site Ministry of Defence compliance team will ensure that the policy is adhered to.