§ 48. Mr. Masonasked the Prime Minister when Her Majesty's Government intend to test a hydrogen bomb; and whether he will give an assurance that there will be no subsequent tests.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerI have been asked to reply. My right hon. Friend the Prime Minister explained on 7th June that Her Majesty's Government were undertaking a series of nuclear tests in the megaton range during the first half of next year. It would not be right for me to give the assurance for which the hon. Gentleman asks.