HC Deb 20 March 1968 vol 761 cc89-90W
Mr. Hugh Jenkins

asked the Secretary of State for Defence (1) whether, in view of the disbandment of the Civil Defence Corps, he will close down the Polaris base and end the Polaris programme;

(2) Whether he will put Polaris and other nuclear weapons on a cart and maintenance basis.

Mr. Healey

No.

Rear-Admiral Morgan Giles

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether all personnel selected for training for service in Polaris submarines are volunteers.

Mr. Foley

The current situation is that over 80 per cent. of all personnel in Polaris submarines are volunteers for such service. No one who specifically asked not to serve has been called upon.