Atomic Weapons Establishment

Nick Harvey
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) what the projected capital costs are for the refurbishment of the A-90 and A-45 buildings at the Atomic Weapons Establishment, Aldermaston;

(2) how much is allocated to each new building project (a) under way and (b) planned in the Atomic Weapons Establishment, Aldermaston site development strategy.

Des Browne
Mature costings are not available for these facilities and disclosure would, or would be likely to, prejudice commercial interests.

Nick Harvey
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the projected capital costs are for replacement buildings to house the Core Punch Facility at the Atomic Weapons Establishment, Aldermaston.

Des Browne
A number of options are under consideration. Mature costings are not available and disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice commercial interests.

Nick Harvey
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when the replacement hydrodynamic testing facility at the Atomic Weapons Establishment, Aldermaston will be complete.

Des Browne
A number of options are under consideration regarding the replacement hydrodynamics testing facility at the Atomic Weapons Establishment. Completion dates are dependent on the option selected.