HC Deb 09 February 1959 vol 599 c142W
65. Mr. Zilliacus

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he will cause to be put on the Agenda of the Nuclear Tests Conference in Geneva the question of radio-active contamination of the water shed by underground test explosions of nuclear weapons, to be discussed with the United States memorandum on the latter subject.

Mr. R. Allan

No. The Conference is not discussing the effects of nuclear weapons tests.

If, however, the hon. Member is referring to explosions for peaceful purposes, the matter is already before the Conference.