Anti-nuclear Protest Groups

HC Deb 26 March 1985 vol 76 c179W

11. Mr. Terry Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether any civil servants in his Department are currently required, as part of their responsibilities, to monitor the activities of anti-nuclear protest groups.

15. Mr. Corbett

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether any civil servants in his Department are currently required, as part of their responsibilities, to monitor the activities of anti-nuclear protest groups.

28. Mr. Loyden

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether any civil servants in his Department are required, as part of their responsibilities, to monitor the activities of anti-nuclear protest groups.

Mr. Stanley

As stated in reply to the hon. Member for Edinburgh, East (Mr. Strang) on 9 April last year, it is the Ministry of Defence's responsibility to be aware of any activities which might have security or operational implications, and to follow closely the public debate on nuclear issues. This work is undertaken by staff across the Ministry of Defence as part of their normal duties.