§ 48. Mr. de Freitasasked the Prime Minister what further steps Her Majesty's Government will take to help establish the International Atomic Energy Agency; and whether, in order that our future export trade in the nuclear field may not be prejudiced, he will make it clear that this country like the United States of America has both the means and the will to give similar help.
§ The Prime MinisterThe United Kingdom was one of the countries which sponsored the United Nations resolution on this matter. Discussions are now proceeding between these countries.
The answer to the second part of the Question is "Yes, Sir." A number of agreements have already been made between the Atomic Energy Authority and the corresponding bodies in other countries. These should in due course lead to export trade in nuclear equipment.