§ Mr. KilfedderTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the maximum level of radiation which the 3,000 Radiac meters used in civil defence in Northern Ireland can quantify; what protection is232W available at the sites where these meters will be operated; and what steps he has taken to ensure there is sufficient protection for civil defence staff against radiation.
§ Dr. MawhinneyRadiac meters are capable of measuring up to 300 centigrays per hour. In the event of their use appropriate safety instructions are available for issue to personnel operating in the field.
§ Mr. KilfedderTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if the Northern Ireland civil defence regional Government headquarters has a fully trained staff; whether the building is fully furnished with display equipment to enable the trained staff to process the information received regarding the situation in the Province and throughout Europe; and whether the staff are supplied with radiation graphs to record the situation at each sampling site in Northern Ireland.
§ Dr. MawhinneyStaff have been designated and trained for the regional government headquarters building in Northern Ireland which is fully equipped with appropriate display and recording facilities for the purpose of monitoring information received from within the Province and elsewhere, including Europe.