§ 6. Mr. Eric Fletcherasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the Atomic Energy Commission of the United Nations has received any recent communication from the Soviet Government regarding the progress they are making with the manufacture of atom bombs.
§ Mr. MayhewNot as far as I am aware.
§ Mr. FletcherIn view of the recent announcement in the Press that a test atom bomb was exploded in Russia last June, and that such bombs are now in production there, will my hon. Friend make a further effort to secure the international control of atomic energy?
§ Mr. MayhewI can make no comment on the truth of that report, but it certainly underlines the vital necessity of getting international co-operation on the question.
§ Commander NobleWill the hon. Gentleman make a general statement, in the near future, on the working of this Commission, as so little progress seems to have been made during the last two years towards real agreement?
§ Mr. MayhewIf a question is put down we will answer it.
§ Major Legge-BourkeWill the hon. Gentleman also do something to stop the other form of radio activity in the U.S.S.R.?