HC Deb 18 July 1955 vol 544 c25
47. Mr. A. Henderson

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he will make a further statement on the support which Her Majesty's Government propose to give to the principle that world scientific information on the effect of radiation shall be collated by the United Nations, which has been put forward by the United States' representative.

Mr. Turton

Yes, Sir. Her Majesty's Government have given further study to this question and wish to make it clear that they would support a resolution in the United Nations on the lines of Mr. Lodge's proposal.

Mr. Henderson

Does the Minister agree that the effectiveness of such a proposed investigation would be greater if atomic tests were to cease? Will not Her Majesty's Government consult the other Governments concerned, at any rate with a view to arriving at an agreement to cease having any atomic explosions pending the receipt of a report of such an investigation?

Mr. Turton

This proposal dealt with the collation of scientific material. The other point seems to be quite a different question.