HC Deb 18 December 1985 vol 89 cc159-60W
Mr. Strang

asked the Prime Minister when the Government expect to complete their study of the Australian Royal Commission's report on British nuclear tests.

The Prime Minister

The Royal Commission was appointed by and has presented its report to the Australian Government. Her Majesty's Government will be discussing with the Australian Government those recommendations which affect the United Kingdom, and cannot complete their study of the report without taking these discussions into account.

Mr. Strang

asked the Prime Minister 'what arrangements the Government have made with the Australian Government to discuss the Royal Commission report on British nuclear tests and its recommendations which affect the United Kingdom.

The Prime Minister

The report has only just been published and we are, of course, studying it in detail. At his request, I have agreed with Senator Gareth Evans, Australian Minister for Resources and Energy, that discussions between officials should be held in Canberra shortly to discuss those recommendations which affect the United Kingdom.