Swinderby 1975 flashback...at the swearing in thingy.
Young recruit, cockney like me (but not me)..."I wish to affirm". Much alarm and indignation, but after some checking, even back them, it was discovered he had the right to do so...and he did.
I'm gobsmacked, and frankly a little alarmed, if the spams don't allow an affirmation from atheists????