Written question asked by Bernard Jenkin (Conservative) on Wednesday, 6 March 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 March 2002. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Monday, 11 March 2002 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when the centrifuge at RAF Henlow begins operations; how overdue is the start of operations; and what measures he will take with regard to the contractor responsible.

Answer: Mr. Jenkin: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when the centrifuge at RAF Henlow begins operations; how overdue is the start of operations; and what measures he will take with regard to the contractor responsible. [42338] Mr. Ingram: The contract for the human centrifuge at RAF Henlow has been terminated. Negotiations with the original contractor are presently on-going and therefore it would not be appropriate to comment at the present time.

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