from Brian Smith.
The West Region of the ‘Scottish Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament is sponsoring an autumn conference to consider the economic and social consequences of disarmament on the West of Scotland. There will be an assess-= ment of resources currently devoted to armaments and plans for alternative deployment of these resources will be presented for discussion.
The widest co-operation is being sought on this project in the belief that studies of this nature are essential if a sounder structure of international relations is to emerge from the uncertainties of the nuclear stalemate. 23 Trades Councils have been asked to facilitate circulating their affiliated union branches. Already Gourock, Dunoon, Helensburgh, Port Glasgow, Greenock, Paisley, Stirling, Dumbarton, Vale of Leven and Argyll County have sent lists of their councillors and civic officials. Bodies such as the National Trust, the Forestry Commission, the Scottish Council of Physical Recreation and so on are being invited to send delegates, as are all political parties, So it is a major undertaking and may be quite a significant breakthrough, aided by the atmosphere generated by the Teach- Ins. The provisional themes are: War in the nuclear ages Security in a disarmed world; The West Coast weapons complex; The Clyde Barrage scheme; The Leisure Area scheme; The leven Linear City.
The conference will take place on Saturday, 9th October, 1965 at Dumbarton Burgh Halls from 10.30 asm. to 5230 Ppeme
Enquiries should go tos: Brian Smith, 13, Park Grove Terrace,
Glasgow, Ce 3% Telephone: WESt 9181.