§ 80. Mr. S. O. Daviesasked the Secretary of State for Defence what is now the policy of Her Majesty's Government on the retention of British troops in the Middle East; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. H. FraserWe shall retain British troops in the Middle East on the scale, and for the length of time, necessary to meet our obligations to our friends and allies in the area.