HC Deb 26 March 1979 vol 965 c6W
Miss Fookes

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will arrange for radiac instruments currently held in central Home Office stores to be held by county councils.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

No, for the reason given in my reply to the hon. Member's question on 22 February.—[Vol. 963, c. 251–52.]

Miss Fookes

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what percentage of the following classes of radiac instruments are currently serviceable and ready for issue within six hours (a) dosimeters, (b) survey meters and (c) lightweight survey meters.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

The information is as follows: (a) 99 per cent.; (b) 98 per cent.; (c) 98 per cent.