§ 38. Mr. Gardnerasked the Secretary of State for Defence what changes in the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation defence arrangements in Southern Europe will be necessary following the change of Government in Greece.
§ Mr. HealeyAs far as I am aware, none, Sir.
§ Mr. GardnerIn view of recent events in Greece, is not my right hon. Friend a little worried at the fact that the front line in that part of South-East Europe is manned by the present regime? Is he satisfied, in view of the fact that the Greek military forces are now otherwise engaged, that the N.A.T.O. commitments in that part of Europe can be met?
§ Mr. HealeyI would not disguise from the House—my noble Friend made this point in another place—that there is widespread concern throughout the Alliance at recent events in Greece, but I have no reason to doubt the efficacy of the Alliance in that part of the world as having been affected by recent events.