HC Deb 12 February 1985 vol 73 cc149-50W
14. Mr. Lewis Stevens

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what effect a one megaton nuclear burst at a height of 300 miles would have on the equipment and resources in his care.

Mr. John Patten

The resulting nuclear electromagnetic pulse could damage electronic and electrical equipment.

53. Mr. Woodcock

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what action he is taking to harden vulnerable equipment in his charge against the effects of nuclear electronic-magnetic pulse.

Mr. John Patten

This is a general issue which is being considered interdepartmentally.