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We were concerned by the number of issues still to be resolved in the time available. We enquired about progress regarding Hunterston B, the first station expected to transfer, especially as discussions around pension contributions can take time to sort out. The witnesses told us they were in discussion as to which staff would come across but it was still too early understand the potential pension liabilities as it was not yet certain which workers will want to move over to the NDA or where within the organisation would best suit their skills.41 34 Qq 10, 53, C&AG’s report paras 12, 4.4 35 Qq 53, 54; C&AG’s report para 12 36 C&AG’s Report, para 12, 2.19–2.20 and 4.2–4.5 37 Qq 53, 57, 58 38 Qq 65, 67; C&AG’s Report para 4.6 39 Qq 53, 55, 67, 68 40 Q 68 41 Qq 65, 68, 70, 75 16 The future of the Advanced Gas-cooled Reactors