§ 53. Mr. Shinwellasked the Prime Minister whether an hydrogen bomb of British manufacture is now in the possession of Her Majesty's Government.
§ The Prime MinisterYes, Sir.
§ Mr. ShinwellWhilst thanking the right hon. Gentleman for that reply, may I ask him whether it would be possible to ascertain, or, perhaps, I suppose he would not care to tell me, whether we have more than one hydrogen bomb, and, if so, whether those bombs are operationally available?
§ The Prime MinisterI think the right hon. Gentleman, with his great experience, knows what goes on. I must make the choice that I would rather make no further statement than answer the Question.