T its last meeting Gloucester CND passed a comprehensive resolution expressing its concern at the present foreign policy of the Labour Government. It listed 4 points (1) support for the nuclear deterrent and NATO; (2) support for America’s nuclear build-up; (3) failure to get rid of Polaris and the acceptance of the idea of the ANF; and (4) Mr. Wilson’s proposed visit to West Berlin, without visiting the East, In calling for a change in policy, Gloucester CND urged: (a) unilateral nuclear disarmdment, the removal of foreign bases, and withdrawal of
of Britain from nuclear alliances; (b) a policy of neutrality and full support for UNO; and (c) an immediate cut by half in “defence” expenditure, the money saved to be used for constructive purposes. The letter was sent to: The Prime Minister (Harold Wilson), the Foreign Secretary, Jack Diamond (MP of Gloucester), Anthony Greenwood, MP, Michael Foot, MP, Len Williams (Gen. Sec. Labour Party), Copies sent to press, also to BBC, Gloucester Labour Party, Stroud Labour Party, SW Region CND, W. Midland Region CND, CND HQ, BPC, etc.
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