§ 18. Mr. G. M. Thomsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will now make a statement on the incidence of Strontium 90 on Scottish sites where observations are being conducted as a result of recent thermo-nuclear bomb tests.
§ Lord John HopeAs I informed the hon. Member on 14th May, measurements are being taken at Scottish sites. It may, however, be some time before the results are available.
§ Mr. ThomsonIs the Minister aware that since that answer a number of hydrogen bomb tests have taken place and there is anxiety in Scotland to know as quickly as possible what effect this is having on the atmosphere in Scotland?
§ Lord John HopeI am aware of that, but it must take some time before the results of these tests can be in any way assessed.