Orders of the Day — Atomic Energy Authority Bill

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 1 March 1954.

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That is another reason for the Bill. I repeat that the strides which have been made recently in atomic energy open up a wonderful prospect. President Eisenhower said: What was only a hope and a distant goal in 1945—the beneficent use of atomic energy in human service—can soon be a reality. Before our scientists and engineers lie rich possibilities in the harnessing of atomic power.