§ 63. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Minister of Health, as representing the Lord President of the Council, what progress has been made by the United Nations Scientific Committee, on which Her Majesty's Government are represented, in their survey of radiation hazards; and if he will state in particular the conclusions reached to date in regard to contamination of ocean waters and fish.
§ Mr. VosperThe Committee is at present in session. I understand that it is considering the contamination of ocean waters and fish by the deposition of radioactive wastes, but I do not know when its conclusions on this subject will be available.