§ 23. Mr. Platts-Millsasked the Minister of Supply why radio-active isotopes have been supplied by the Harwell atomic research station to German universities for the purpose of atomic research.
§ Mr. G. R. StraussNo radio-active isotopes have been supplied for atomic energy research in Germany. Isotopes have, however, been supplied for medical and general research purposes against orders sponsored by the British Scientific Adviser in Western Germany. The conditions of sale include obligations to publish the results of the research work and to permit visits in connection with it.
84Wto cope with the traffic in car registration books relating to scrapped cars and the leakage of petrol supplies that such traffic brings about.
§ Mr. GaitskellI am well aware of the danger to which the hon. Member refers, but I am satisfied that it would not be in the public interest to disclose the steps taken to stop these irregularities.