As a military man who has given half a century of active service I say in all sincerity that the nuclear arms race has no military purpose. Wars cannot be fought with nuclear weapons. Their existence only adds to our perils because of the illusions they have generated. There are powerful voices around the world who still give credence to the old Roman precept - if you desire peace, prepare for war. This is absolute nuclear nonsense.

The primary factor in a successful attack is speed.

Do you really think the IRA would think me a worthwhile target ?

You can divide my life into two.

In 1966 I became president of the British Computer Society.

It never entered my father's mind nor my mind ever to do a job other than at one's best ability.

My trophy value exceeded my military usefulness.