HC Deb 06 June 1962 vol 661 c449
19. Mr. Marten

asked the Secretary of State for Air what steps he proposes to take to deal with the demonstration of nuclear disarmers arranged to be held at the United States Air Force Base at Greenham Common, near Newbury, on 23rd June.

The Secretary of State for Air (Mr. Julian Amery)

It would not be prudent to reveal our plans in advance.

Mr. Marten

Does my right hon. Friend realise that the cost to the public of these nuclear disarmament demonstrations since December, 1961, has been well over £30,000? Will he therefore please undertake to give maximum publicity to the cost to the public which will be incurred as a result of this demonstration?

Mr. Amery

I undertake not only to do that, but to point out to the public the extremely unsatisfactory situation which the C.N.D. bodies impose on us by obliging airmen to undertake police duties.