§ 63. Mr. Lewisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what communication he has received from the Fire Brigade Union concerning advice to be given to firemen attending a crash of an aircraft carrying a hydrogen bomb; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerI have received a communication from the Fire Brigades Union asking for guidance as to the appropriate action to be taken by firemen in the event of the crash of an aircraft carrying a nuclear weapon. I have sent the Union a copy of the reply which I gave on 28th January to the hon. Members for Gorton (Mr. Zilliacus) and Lincoln (Mr. de Freitas).