HC Deb 18 March 1957 vol 567 c33
46. Mr. Emrys Hughes

asked the Prime Minister, in view of the importance of the hydrogen bomb tests in the Pacific, if he will consider witnessing the explosion.

Mr. R. A. Butler

I have been asked to reply.

No, Sir.

Mr. Hughes

Will the Home Secretary use his well-known powers of persuasion to persuade the Prime Minister to go to the Pacific and get as near to the explosion as possible so that we can have some first-hand testimony?

Mr. Butler

My right hon. Friend feels that this is a matter for scientists rather than for him.