HC Deb 30 July 1964 vol 699 cc412-3W
98. Mr. Emrys Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for Defence to what extent men in the forces, especially overseas, will be given facilities to discuss election issues, and to receive literature on controversial issues including that of the nuclear deterrent.

Mr. H. Fraser

Members of the Forces are perfectly free to discuss election issues amongst themselves, and the question of giving them special facilities to do so, therefore, does not arise. They can receive any literature on exactly the same basis as any civilian.

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