51. Mrs. Butlerasked the Minister of Health what facilities are available for the provision of adequate instruction for the staffs of public health departments on the question of radioactivity and its dangers during peace time.
§ Mr. R. ThompsonA number of training courses include instruction in radiation hazards and there is copious literature available for study. The need for further training facilities in the whole field of radiological health and safety is being considered by a Committee appointed by the Atomic Energy Authority in accordance with the recommendation of Sir Alexander Fleck's Committee on the Organisation for Control of Health and Safety in the Authority.