§ 33. Mr. Wingfield Digbyasked the Secretary of State for Defence what increase there has been in the shadowing of British warships by Soviet vessels and of the approach to British coasts by Soviet reconnaissance aircraft; and what instructions he has given to safeguard national security.
§ Mr. HealeyAn increase in the level of Soviet activity in both these directions has been observed outside United Kingdom territorial limits. I cannot disclose what measures are being taken to safeguard our position.
§ Mr. DigbyIs not this military snooping becoming increasingly embarrassing? Would it not be a good subject for discussion with Mr. Kosygin during his visit next March?
§ Mr. HealeyI will take note of the hon. Member's point.