HC Deb 03 April 1958 vol 585 cc185-6W
54. Mr. Swingler

asked the Prime Minister what is the latest medical advice given to Her Majesty's Government on the effects of nuclear explosions on the incidence of leukaemia and bone cancer.

The Prime Minister

This matter will be dealt with in the Report of the United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation, which is due to be published by July.

56. Mr. Swingler

asked the Prime Minister how many nuclear tests explosions with radioactive fall-out have been made in the world so far according to the information possessed by Her Majesty's Government; and how many by each Power.

The Prime Minister

I have no information to give beyond what is published from time to time.

Mr. A. Henderson

asked the Prime Minister whether, following the official invitation by President Eisenhower, Her Majestys' Government will be represented at the forthcoming nuclear tests to be held by the United States Government in the Pacific in April; and whether he will make a statement.

The Prime Minister

Her Majesty's Government have accepted the United States Government's invitation for British observers to witness one of their forthcoming tests.