HC Deb 27 February 1957 vol 565 c1212
16. Mr. G. Brown

asked the Minister of Defence what steps are being taken to equip the air defence forces of Great Britain with atomic weapons.

Mr. Sandys

I have no statement to make at present on this subject.

Mr. Brown

In view of the announcement by the Americans that they are deploying aid for weapons for home defence, has the Minister really nothing to say about whether he discussed the question of bringing to our aid for home defence in these very vulnerable islands at least the most up-to-date weapons which are available?

Mr. Sandys

On atomic matters, one has to be very careful what one says and when one says it.

Mr. Brown

That seems to be a rather silly answer.