HC Deb 28 February 1983 vol 38 cc64-6W
Mr. Cryer

asked the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the reply to the hon. Member for Keighley of 18 February, Official Report, c. 284 what publicity has been given to the pamphlet "Nuclear Defence Key Points"; how many requests for copies have been received; how many of these have been from individuals; how many from organisations; and if he will name the latter.

Mr. Blaker

The publication "Nuclear Defence Key Points" was produced as a short aide-memoire for those taking part in the discussions on disarmament and deterrence. It has not been advertised but has been provided to all those requesting material of this sort. The principal organisations which have requested the 3,500 copies so far distributed have been the British Atlantic Committee, Council for Arms Control, the Coalition for Peace Through Security, and the Conservative Party. No record has been kept of individuals who have requested and received copies.