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Written question asked by Nick Harvey (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 23 May 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 May 2006. It was answered by Lord Browne of Ladyton (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 November 2006 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Atomic Weapons Establishment

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether the Atomic Weapons Establishment (a) has conducted and (b) is conducting studies of a hydrodynamic testing facility involving fix x-ray machines.
Answer

As part of the site development strategy at the Atomic Weapons Establishment a study has been initiated into refurbishing and rebuilding the existing hydrodynamics research facilities. It is likely that any new facilities will involve the use of flash x-rays. The study is ongoing.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
451 c1448W; 73814
Session
2005-06
Subjects
AWE
Link
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