HC Deb 16 October 1973 vol 861 c100W
Sir G. Nabarro

asked the Prime Minister, having regard to the expedition by the New Zealand frigate "Otago" and its communications with the Royal Air Force observers on Pitcairn Island as to the radiological fall-out from the French nuclear explosions in the Pacific, if he will have further discussions with M. Pompidou and the Prime Ministers of Australia and New Zealand, to secure adherence to the international agreements for future nuclear tests to be carried out underground.

Mr. Dalyell

asked the Prime Minister, having regard to the expedition by the New Zealand frigate "Otago" and its communications with the Royal Air Force observers on Pitcairn Island as to the radiological fall-out from the French nuclear explosions in the Pacific, if he will have further discussions with M. Pompidou and the Prime Ministers of Australia and New Zealand to secure adherence to the international agreements for future nuclear tests to be carried out underground.

The Prime Minister

No. President Pompidou and the Prime Ministers of Australia and New Zealand are well aware of the British Government's views.