§ 45. Mr. Frank Allaunasked the Prime Minister if he is now in a position to publish additional recent information about the increase of strontium 90 in sheep bones.
§ The Prime Minister (Mr. Harold Macmillan)A report on the levels of strontium 90 in bone recorded during 1957 will be published later in the year when the compilation and evaluation of the figures has been completed.
§ Mr. AllaunSince the level of strontium in the bones of sheep in Wales rose from 20 units in 1954 to the alarming figure of nearly 200 units in 1956, is it not likely that this growth has continued? As these examinations have continued since, when in 1958 will the report on them be published?
§ The Prime MinisterThe taking of these readings is, of course, a very delicate process, and the whole record has to be scientifically checked. I am afraid that I cannot give a date today.