HL Deb 27 October 1960 vol 225 cc1149-50WA
LORD SHACKLETON

asked Her Majesty's Government what plans they have for seismic research by the United Kingdom directed to improving methods of detection of nuclear explosions.

THE LORD PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL AND MINISTER FOR SCIENCE (Viscount HAILSHAM)

The Atomic Energy Authority are starting an immediate programme of seismic research which is estimated to cost about £350,000 over the next twelve months. The programme will include some chemical explosions but no nuclear explosions. It will help the United Kingdom to make a worthwhile contribution to the seismic research programme, which we hope will be agreed on in the Geneva Conference on Nuclear Tests.

House adjourned during pleasure.

House resumed.