§ 18. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs how many of His Majesty's ships of war are now in Nicaraguan waters; how many British subjects have taken refuge in His Majesty's ship or ships or have been assisted or defended in other 1987 ways; and how long it is intended to maintain His Majesty's ship or ships in those waters?
§ Sir A. CHAMBERLAINOnly His Majesty's Ship "Colombo" was despatched to Nicaraguan waters. She left them on 5th March, His Majesty's Chargé d'Affaires, having reported her presence no longer necessary, since sufficient American forces had been landed for the protection of foreign life and property. No British subject took refuge on His Majesty's ship. As to the number of British subjects in Nicaragua, I would refer my hon. and gallant friend to the reply to the hon. Member for Bow and Bromley on 2nd March. It is not anticipated that, in the present circumstances, it will be necessary again to despatch one of His Majesty's ships to Nicaraguan waters.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYI have not asked how many British subjects there are in Nicaragua?
§ Mr. H. WILLIAMSNo, but you have been told.