§ 71. Mr. Hamiltonasked the Minister of Supply why permission to explode a hydrogen bomb on Australian soil was not sought before the official announcement of plans for such an explosion was made.
§ Mr. MaudlingNo such announcement has been made. We have in any case agreed with the Australian Government that no hydrogen weapon will be tested in Australia.
§ 72. Mr. Masonasked the Minister of Supply to what extent precautions are being taken to ensure that, following the 78W forthcoming hydrogen-bomb experiment, human life will not be endangered by the radio-active fall-out.
§ Mr. MaudlingI can assure the hon. Member that should hydrogen bomb tests be undertaken by Her Majesty's Government, the fullest precautions would be taken to avoid danger to human life.