HC Deb 08 March 1983 vol 38 c344W
Mr. Frank Allaun

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what United States tests or experiments were carried out on Christmas Island between 1958 and 1963 with the support of British service personnel; and how many British service personnel were involved.

Mr. Pattie

In 1962 the United States conducted 25 atmospheric nuclear tests in the general area of Christmas Island. 119 British service men were involved in providing base support for the operations.