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Written question asked by Peter Duncan (Conservative) on Wednesday, 26 March 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 April 2003. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Thursday, 3 April 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement on procurement of tritium.
Answer

Mr. Peter Duncan: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on procurement of tritium. [105792] Mr. Ingram: Tritium has been produced for the defence programme at the electricity generating station at Chapelcross, Dumfriesshire. Our stocks are sufficient to meet requirements for the foreseeable future.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
105792; 402 c783W
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Defence Procurement Radioactive materials Production Tritium
Link
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