§ 52. Mr. Hamiltonasked the Prime Minister what recent revisions have been made by his scientific advisers on the number of atomic explosions that can be tolerated before there is any permanent increase in world radiation, with the consequent danger to the health of the people.
§ The Prime MinisterI am advised that no revisions have been made by our expert authorities which require any new statement by me.
§ Mr. HamiltonHas the attention of the Prime Minister been directed to a speech made last week by Professor Haddow, who said that the danger consequent upon the production of the hydrogen bomb had increased enormously, and who called for some international prohibition of further experiments? Would the Prime Minister agree with that, and make further strenuous efforts in that direction?
§ The Prime MinisterMy attention was called to the reported speech of Professor Haddow. I have not in any way concealed the fact that revisions are constantly taking place. When they reach the point where they require me to make a further statement is a matter of which I must be the judge.