Certainly this is a subject which we can consider and it might be possible to release details - if only to confirm that nuclear weapon safety remains our highest priority. I should make clear that there has never been an accident involving a UK nuclear weapon which resulted in the release of any radioactive material into the environment. As you may be aware, AWE undertakes comprehensive environmental sampling annually in the areas around Aldermaston and Burghfleld. The results of these surveys have been made available to local authorities since the late 1980s. There is also regular consultation between AWE staff and the local authorities on issues of mutual concern.
Transparency therefore is already well established.
If, however, you have any specific concerns about information which you consider should be released, please advise my officials and the AWE representatives here today. However, it was made clear at the time that while the MOD had in the past carried out studies involving the use of radioactive materials on volunteers, there was no evidence whatsoever of its involvement in unethical activities.