§ Mr. Haymanasked the Minister of Works why he consented to the dumping of atomic waste into the sea south-west of Land's End; exactly where it was deposited and what is the depth of the ocean at that spot; how much further it would be necessary to go to reach substantially greater depths; and what precautions have been taken to ensure that the waste will be harmless when it is dispersed in the seas.
§ Mr. BirchThe containers holding atomic waste have been deposited more than 1,000 miles from Land's End in over 2,000 fathoms of water. The waste thus disposed of will be harmless.
§ Mr. G. Thomasasked the Minister of Works what area he expects to be affected by the dumping of radio-active waste into the sea; and whether a general warning is to be issued concerning the use of these waters.
§ Mr. BirchNo harmful effect will result from the recent disposal of radio-active waste in the sea. The question of issuing a general warning does not, therefore, arise.