HC Deb 30 June 1980 vol 987 c422W
Mr. Frank Allaun

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many representations he has received regarding the siting of cruise missiles in the United Kingdom; and what proportion have been favourable or unfavourable.

Mr. Pym

I have received about 880 letters and a small number of petitions, almost all of which were sent by people who, for a variety of reasons, were concerned about cruise missiles being based in this country.

Mr. Frank Allaun

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many representations he has received from or on behalf of local residents regarding the siting of cruise missiles at Molesworth, Cambridge and at Greenham Common, Berkshire, respectively; and what proportion has been favourable or unfavourable.

Mr. Pym

I have received two letters and one petition about the siting of cruise missiles at Molesworth and four letters about Greenham Common, expressing concern at the deployment.

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