§ 53. Mr. Neil Thorneasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what effect a one megaton nuclear burst at a height of 300 miles overhead would have on premises and equipment in his charge.
§ Mr. TrippierUnprotected electronic and electrical equipment would be susceptible to damage from nuclear electro-magnetic pulse. Other effects can be discounted.
§ 54. Mr. Gerald Bowdenasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what action he is taking to harden vulnerable equipment in his charge against the effects of nuclear electro-magnetic pulse.
§ Mr. TrippierNone.