HC Deb 19 April 1967 vol 745 cc112-3W
Mr. Wolrige-Gordon

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what study has been made by his Department of the danger to the general public which would be caused if a ship powered by nuclear engines was wrecked and of the means to combat it.

Mr. Mason

Studies have been made of this problem in connection with the operation of nuclear submarines. Although it is highly unlikely that circumstances could arise whereby the release of radio activity could be a hazard to the public, emergency organisations do exist to deal with such situations.