HC Deb 16 February 1982 vol 18 c88W
Mr. Garel-Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if any arrangements exist to prevent persons holding extreme or unbalanced political views from being recruited into the Territorial Army.

Mr. Wiggin

Members of the Territorial Army have the normal rights and responsibilities of citizens with regard to political or public activities. If, however, any such activities should conflict with their military responsibilities, bring the Army into disrepute or prejudice security they are liable to discharge or disciplinary action.

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