§ 75. Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Defence what representations he has made to the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation Command about Sir John Hackett's letter to The Times of 6th February; and whether permission was sought by Sir John Hackett from the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation political authorities to publish the letter.
§ Mr. Healey:The Answer to the first part of the Question is ' None '. General Hackett has stated that he obtained the approval of his superior N.A.T.O. Commander, C.I.N.C.E.N.T., before sending his letter of 6th February to The Times.