Newspaper Article

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Mr. Mikardo
asked the Secretary of State for Air whether his attention has been drawn to an article in the "Sunday Times" of 22nd May by the Commandant of the Imperial Defence College; and whether the views expressed in that  article represent the policy of His Majesty's Government.

Mr. A. Henderson
Yes. My attention has been drawn to this article. As regards the second part of the Question statements of Government policy in these matters are the responsibility of His Majesty's Ministers.