§ Mr. Frank Allaunasked the Prime Minister what were the maximum radiation levels incurred by service 273W personnel, both British and Australian, at the tests at Monte Bello, Emu Field and Maralinga prior to 1957; and what were the circumstances in which they were incurred.
§ The Prime MinisterThe maximum radiation exposures experienced by British Service personnel at the tests at Monte Bello, Emu Field and Maralinga prior to 1957 were 7, 8 and 5 rem respectively, and were received in the course of obtaining essential scientific data. The radiation exposures experienced by Australian Service men are a matter for the Australian Government.