HC Deb 08 December 1965 vol 722 c114W
Mr. Blaker

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will give an assurance that the nuclear test conducted on 10th September, 1965, is the only test of a nuclear warhead or component of a nuclear warhead conducted by or on behalf of Her Majesty's Government since 15th October, 1964.

Mr. Healey

Yes.

Mr. Blaker

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what reply was given by his Department between 11th September, 1965, and 18th November, 1965, to inquiries whether a British nuclear test had recently taken place.

Mr. Healey

Inquirers were told that the Prime Minister would be telling the House of Commons when Parliament reassembled of any development which might have taken place since his last statement on the subject on 20th July.