§ Lord Jenkins of Putneyasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they are aware that it is claimed that servicemen involved in British H-Bomb tests at Christmas Island in 1957 have suffered ill effects and whether they will investigate this.
§ The Minister of State for Defence Procurement (Viscount Trenchard)While Her Majesty's Government are aware of a few claims, the radiation exposure records for personnel involved in the British H-Bomb tests at Christmas Island in 1957 indicate that none suffered exposure in excess of the internationally recognised limits at the time and none should therefore face significant health risks as a result of these tests.