Atomic Energy Act 1946

4 Power to obtain information of materials, plant and processes

(1) The Minister may by notice in writing served upon any person require him to make such periodical and other returns, at such times and containing such particulars and accompanied by such plans, drawings and other documents as may be specified in the notice,—

(a) of any prescribed substance, specified in the notice, in his possession or under his control;

(b) of any minerals so specified in his possession or under his control or present in or on land owned or occupied by him, being minerals from which, in the opinion of the Minister, any of the prescribed substances can be obtained ;

(c) of any plant in his possession or under his control designed or adapted for the production or use of atomic energy or research into matters connected therewith ;

(d) of any contract entered into by him or any licence granted by or to him relating to the production or use of atomic energy or research into matters connected therewith ;

(e) of any other information in his possession relating to any work carried out by him, or.on his behalf or under his direction, in connection with the production or use of atomic energy or research into matters connected therewith.

(2) If any person—

(a) fails to comply with any notice served on him under this section ; or

(b) knowingly or recklessly makes any untrue statement in any return made in pursuance of any such notice ;

he shall be guilty of an offence under this Act.