Written question asked by Ken Livingstone (Labour) on Friday, 24 July 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 29 July 1998. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 July 1998 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his answer of 15 July 1998, 316 c186W, regarding the Atomic Weapons Establishment, if he will place in the Library a list of the titles of the research projects, specifying the university concerned, and the duration and value of each project. - Inc ref to 15 July 1998, 316 c186W.

Answer: Mr. Livingstone: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his answer of 15 July 1998, Official Report, column 186, regarding the Atomic Weapons Establishment, if he will place in the Library a list of the titles of the research projects, specifying the university concerned, and the duration and value of each project. [53159] Mr. Spellar: Details of the research projects, their duration and values are commercially confidential and I must, therefore, withhold this information in accordance with Exemption 13 of the Code of Practice on Access to Government Information relating to Third party commercial confidences. As I said in my answer of the 15 July 1998, Official Report, column 186, I will write to my hon. Friend regarding the universities involved and a copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House.

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