Sir, - With reference to the recent visit of British and American warships to some of our coastal ports recently, perhaps a Government spokesperson could explain a glaring contradiction. The Government says it has been satisfied by the "relevant authorities" that these ships carry no nuclear weapons, yet the American Government refuses to confirm or deny that its warships carry nuclear weapons.
We await, with bated breath, a response. - Yours, etc.,
Edmond Smith,
Secretary, Cork Branch, Communist Party of Ireland, 8 Brandon Crescent, Dillon's Cross, Cork.