HC Deb 12 February 1963 vol 671 c177W
136. Mr. D. Foot

asked the Minister of Defence what is the policy of Her Majesty's Government in regard to publication of the advice given by the Chiefs of Staff.

Mr. Thorneycroft

References to advice given by the Chiefs of Staff will be made in future as in the past at the discretion of the Minister of Defence and in the light of the circumstances existing.