HC Deb 28 January 1960 vol 616 c60W
69. Mr. Short

asked the Minister of Education, as representing the Minister for Science, if he will make a statement on the use of Greenside Lead Mine, Westmorland, for underground nuclear explosions; and, in particular, on the employment which these tests will create.

Sir D. Eccles

No underground nuclear explosions have taken place at the Greenside Lead Mine and none is contemplated.