HC Deb 15 May 1986 vol 97 c544W
Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when scientists employed by the Government Departments or in nationalised industries first had contacts with Soviet scientists of officials concerning the consequences of the Chernobyl nuclear power station incident.

Mrs. Rumbold

Discussions between officials on the supply and use of protective clothing commenced on Tuesday 6 May.