Statistics use on N-links challenged
A former Chief of Defence Staffs use of statistics on the issue of nuclear links with the United States has been challenged by a former member of the Defence Committee of Inquiry. • Sir Ewan Jamieson was quoted In “The Press” of Tuesday as saying a survey by the committee had shown 69 per cent of those polled wanted no nuclear weapons in New Zealand. He said 71 per cent wanted to remain in A.N.Z.U.S. and were being ignored by the Government. Dr Kevin Clements, a former member of the
committee, said the statistics were not correct. The poll showed 92 per
cent rejected the stationing of nuclear weapons in New Zealand and 73 per cent wanted a nuclearfree defence policy. He 1 said 72 per cent wanted to remain allied and of that number, 66 per cent wanted a relationship with Australia and the United States. Dr Clements said Sir Ewan had not addressed the dilemma of a desire to remain nuclear-free and remain in A.N.Z.U.S. Some people had argued for neutrality and a withdrawal from A.N.Z.U.S. while others wanted a modification of the anti-nuclear stance.
Most New Zealanders wanted the Government to pursue both objectives, he said.
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