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Written question asked by Nick Harvey (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 12 February 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 February 2015. It was answered by Philip Dunne (Conservative) on Thursday, 26 February 2015 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

AWE

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the expected operational dates are for Project Pegasus and Project Mensa at the Atomic Weapons Establishment.

Original answer

Project Pegasus received Main Gate approval in August 2011 with an approved cost of £634 million. Project Mensa received Main Gate approval in May 2011 with an approved cost of £734 million.

Consistent with industry best practice, major projects are regularly reviewed and may seek revised approvals if a robust evidence base is established.

The answer was corrected by Philip Dunne (Conservative)

on Thursday, 5 March 2015 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Corrected answer

Project Pegasus received Main Gate approval in August 2011 with an approved cost of £634 million. Project Mensa received Main Gate approval in May 2011 with an approved cost of £734 million.Both projects' approved in-service dates are between 2016 and 2020.

Consistent with industry best practice, major projects are regularly reviewed and may seek revised approvals if a robust evidence base is established.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
224444
Session
2014-15
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
AWE
Link
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