HC Deb 09 May 1986 vol 97 c265W
Mr. Marlow

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assistance the United Kingdom is giving to the Soviet Union with regard to the Chernobyl disaster; and what help has been offered but not yet accepted.

Mr. Eggar

The United Kingdom is providing up to 80 heat-resistant suits and up to 110 breathing sets together with a compressor and decontamination unit. These are expected to reach Moscow on 9 May. All other possible assistance has also been offered, but the Soviet authorities have not indicated that they require any assistance.

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