HC Deb 15 May 1972 vol 837 c1W
28. Mr. Ronald Bell

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has made to the Government of the French Republic about their proposal to explode nuclear devices in the atmosphere in June.

Mr. Godber

As a depositary Government for the Partial Test Ban Treaty, which prohibits nuclear weapons tests in the atmosphere, in outer space and under water, Her Majesty's Government naturally hope that the French Government will decide to accede to the treaty. The French Government are aware of our views on this matter.