HC Deb 19 July 1955 vol 544 cc26-7W
78. Mr. J. R. H. Hutchison

asked the Minister of Works whether he will make a report available on the international conference on the peaceful uses of atomic energy to be held in Geneva on 8th to 20th August.

Mr. Birch

The conference is being held under the auspices of the United Nations Organisation. The proceedings of the conference will be reported in the Press and will be published in full.

79. Mr. G. R. Strauss

asked the Minister of Works whether, in view of the proposal of the United States Atomic Energy Commission to declassify a considerable amount of information, the Atomic Energy Authority will take similar steps; and to what extent it is intended to act in agreement.

Mr. Birch

Declassification is carried out by agreement between the Atomic Energy Authority and the United States Atomic Energy Commission, and any announcements will be made simultaneously.