§ Mr. Altonasked the Secretary of State for Defence how much money was paid to the National Radiological Protection Board in connection with its survey of the records of atomic test veterans in 1983 and 1984; and how much the board will receive in 1985.
§ Mr. ButlerIt is not the practice of the Ministry of Defence to disclose such precise information, which is "Commercial in Confidence", but it is anticipated that the total cost will be about £300,000.