HC Deb 04 March 1970 vol 797 c109W
Mr. Brooks

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether he will take steps to protect Great Britain's military capability from the consequences of nuclear fall-out, particularly that caused by full-scale military engagement of nuclear powers.

Mr. Healey

Our defence policy is designed to avoid the situation envisaged, but steps have already been taken to enable our combat units to operate under these conditions.