HC Deb 10 December 1969 vol 793 cc129-30W
60. Mr. Hugh Jenkins

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether he will cancel the Rugby match between the Combined Services Team and the Springboks which is now proposed to take place at Aldershot on 16th December.

Mr. Hattersley

It is Government policy to leave to individual clubs whether or not they should play the touring team, and in this the Combined Service Association are not considered to be in a different position to any other club.

61. Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will take steps to prevent any Service Rugby team from playing against the Springbok touring side.

Mr. Hattersley

No.