HC Deb 18 July 1963 vol 681 cc696-7
4. Mr. J. P. W. Mallalieu

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs whether he has yet received the results of the 1962 tests for radioactivity in the reservoirs supplying water to Leeds and Manchester.

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (Mr. F. V. Corfield)

Yes. The results will be included in a report on radioactivity in drinking water which is to be published next month. I will send a copy to the hon. Member.

Mr. Mallalieu

Can the Minister say how these latest results compare with the previous tests made?

Mr. Corfield

Broadly speaking, they are very similar to those in 1959 when the levels rose following the 1958 nuclear weapons test.