HL Deb 24 April 2002 vol 634 c34WA
Lord Dubs

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What progess has been made on the transfer of responsibility for the movement of nuclear weapons in the United Kingdom within the Defence Logistics Organisation from the Director General Equipment Support (Air) to the Warship Support Agency. [HL3860]

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Ministry of Defence (Lord Bach)

The transfer of responsibility for the movement of nuclear weapons from the Director General Equipment Support (Air) to the Warship Support Agency was completed on 26 March 2002. The Ministry of Defence's commitment to nuclear safety and security was maintained throughout the transfer process.