§ 22. Mr. Shepherdasked the Minister of Supply why he allowed a member of the Communist Party to occupy an important scientific post at the Atomic Energy Plant at Didcot.
§ Mr. G. R. StraussI assume the hon. Member is referring to a temporary principal scientific officer at the Atomic Energy Establishment at Harwell, whose employment there has been terminated in accordance with the procedure outlined in the Prime Minister's statement of 15th2W March, 1948. This action was taken as soon as practicable. The officer left the Establishment on 20th April.