§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the release of coolant from HMS Repulse on 20 June; what quantity of radioactivity was released; how many personnel were contaminated in the accident; and what is the estimated cost of the clean-up operation.
§ Mr. HanleyThe quantity of coolant spilt was about one pint and its radioactive content was barely detectable above background levels. No contamination was detected on the three personnel involved. The cost of the clean-up operation was negligible.