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Written question asked by Lord Elis-Thomas (Plaid Cymru), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 27 March 1991. It was answered by Lord Hamilton of Epsom (Conservative) on Wednesday, 27 March 1991 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Untitled Written question

Question
When his Department was informed of the leak of Zenon 133 from the nuclear test conducted by the United Kingdom in Nevada in November 1990; what reporting arrangements exist with the United States authorities to inform Her Majesty's Government of radioactive releases from British tests; and what health dangers were posed arising from the leak.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
188 c481W;188 c479W
Session
1990-91
Subjects
Accidents Nuclear weapons Radiation exposure Nuclear power Radioactivity Testing USA