HC Deb 17 March 1955 vol 538 c1457
62. Mr. Emrys Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what steps he is taking to arrange for an exchange of information on thermonuclear weapons with the Government of Western Germany.

The Joint Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (Mr. R. H. Turton)

None, Sir.

Mr. Hughes

Is the Foreign Secretary aware that there is considerable anxiety among the German civil population that H-bombs might be dropped on Germany from either side? Can he give the House a categorical assurance that under no circumstances will H-bombs from our side be dropped on German territory?

Mr. Turton

The Question relates to the exchange of information, which seems to be rather a different matter.

Mr. Hughes

In view of the unsatisfactory nature of the reply, I beg to give notice that I shall endeavour to raise the matter on the Adjournment.