HC Deb 31 March 1965 vol 709 c232W

Oysters

Total beta activity in picocuries per gramme
Period Mean Activity
October-December, 1963 3.62
January-March, 1964 3.62
April-June, 1964 3.21
July-September, 1964 3.26
Activity of Zinc 65 in picocuries per gramme
Period Mean Activity
October-December, 1963 3.54
January-March, 1964 3.17
April-June, 1964 7.73
July-September,1964 11.40

Comments Total beta radioactivity measurements of oyster flesh show the persistence of small amounts of weapon-test fallout. The level of zinc 65 in oysters at the barrier wall has increased with the increased discharge rates but is still small compared with the maximum considered acceptable.

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