HC Deb 08 April 1970 vol 799 cc74-5W
Mr. Brooks

asked the Secretary for State for Defence whether he is satisfied that adequate fail-safe procedures are operated to eliminate the risk of accidental detonation of nuclear depth charges carried in British naval vessels; and if he will make a statement.

Dr. David Owen

Yes, I am completely satisfied that the technical and procedural arrangements controlling nuclear depth charges in British naval vessels eliminate the risk of an accidental nuclear explosion.