§ 58. Mr. Masonasked the Minister of Defence if he is aware that nuclear armed bomber patrols are still taking place over this country; and to what extent, under the understanding with the United States Government, Her Majesty's Government are entitled to request that these patrols be grounded in the immediate future.
§ 59. Mr. Frank Allaunasked the Minister of Defence if he is aware that United States aircraft are still carrying out practice patrols over Great Britain armed with hydrogen bombs; and what action he proposes to take.
§ Mr. SandysNo. As the Prime Minister said in reply to Questions on 18th March, there are no standing or routine patrols by these aircraft.