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[northernladuk]

It appears we are giving the Guptas access to our nuclear technology

1: Didn't realise we had any left
2: Hope they put it to good use

And don't charge us exhorbitant prices when they end up selling it back to us cause ours is in ruin

[Troll]

Really?

Which bit would that be then

The AGR?

That should put them back a couple of decades then.

Dunno really

None of this makes much sense given the current noise around Iran:

British companies will be free to strike deals worth billions of pounds under the new regime which will be based on a “presumption” that export licences will be granted for products intended for civilian use unless there are specific concerns about a deal.

The move will be announced today during a three-day trade mission by the Prime Minister to India, and includes a pledge to share research.

The last, Labour government had blocked the export of nuclear technology on the grounds that India had refused to sign the international non-proliferation treaty.

There were also concerns that, despite requests from the Americans, India had failed to ensure a proper separation of its civilian and military programmes.

The move is part of a wider push by the Prime Minister to strengthen trade ties and capitalise on India's rapidly growing economy. However his attempts threaten to be undermined by a row over an immigration cap which threatens to prevent thousands of Indian workers from coming to Britain.


He suggested that Britain continue to make the case for the Indians to separate their military and civilian nuclear programmes, and under a programme of “assessed risk,” deals which raised specific concerns continue to be blocked.

Following the letter, the Prime Minister “held back” relevant ministers after a Cabinet meeting to discuss the matter – and it was agreed that exports would be allowed.

Downing Street confirmed that the decision made despite official advice from both the Foreign Office and Ministry of Defence.

Rolls Royce and Serco are already said to be in the process of applying for licences.

As well as the business aspect of the policy change, Britain and India will today announce that the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council will take part in a £2.4 million programme with the Indian Bhabha Atomic Research Centre to develop research. The costs are being shared between the two countries.


Mr Cable said UK firms: "potentially could do a large amount of business in India".

He added: "There are obvious security sensitivities. We are conscious of those, as are the Indians.

"But within those constraints we really want to push ahead with civil nuclear co-operation.

"That would be quite a big sector within which we could really make progress

[TimberWolf]

India has got plenty of Thorium. If only we had nuclear expertise.

[Troll]

It appears we are giving the Guptas access to our nuclear technology

1: Didn't realise we had any left
2: Hope they put it to good use

[gingerjedi]

Right between the eyes.