come to Milford?

The MOD says there are no plans to move nuclear weapons to Milford. Of course not, but if the SNP get to be part of government in May they will insist on them leaving Scotland. Then where do they go? There are few deep water harbours in UK, but there is Milford Haven.

Sensibly the ground is being prepared for a move to Milford, just in case. There are no plans until their hands are forced, which, according to poll predictions, could happen this year in the General Election.

If the people of Pembrokeshire say no, with one voice, it is unlikely to happen.

So what are the arguments for and against? The arguments for are: jobs, helping UK stay safe from nuclear powered enemies, and supporting the US and NATO.

Against is the fact that it will stop other uses of the deep harbour, it will block more jobs than it creates.

Weapons that slaughter civilians in their millions are not a good idea, we are trying to get rid of them.

Modern threats to us are in the form of civil wars and terrorism - Trident is useless in these theatres of war. It is also unaffordable.

Its replacement is calculated to cost £150 billion over its life. The cost of the NHS is £14 billion a year. The figures speak for themselves.

Plaid Cymru do not want Trident in Wales, or anywhere.

If it has nowhere to go it could be scrapped.

Even army chiefs have spoken out against it, including top brass such as Field Marshal Lord Bramall, General Lord Ramsbotham and General Sir Hugh Beach and Chief of Defence staff Lord Guthnie. They say, in essence, that it is unusable and unaffordable.

The think-tank for the Alliance of SNP, Plaid Cymru and Greens propose using the billions which would be freed up on children and education, on life not death.

VICKY MOLLER

Cilgwyn