HC Deb 26 January 1953 vol 510 cc662-3
38. Mr. Hector Hughes

asked the Minister of Supply how far investigations in British national research stations have yet determined whether atomic energy can be used for industrial purposes without harmful effects upon the people who use it, or work in it or with it for those purposes.

Mr. Sandys

Our investigations up to date indicate that provided appropriate safety techniques are applied and health instructions are observed, the use of atomic energy for industrial purposes should have no harmful effects upon the workers engaged.

Mr. Hughes

Without going into unnecessary details can the Minister say what these protective techniques are? Can he give an outline of what they will be?

Mr. Sandys

Not without going into very great detail.