§ Mr. Clark Hutchisonasked the Secretary of State for Defence what calculation has been made of the value of the capital assets of the British naval, military and air force services in Aden and the Federa- 344W tion; and how he proposes to deal with these after evacuation.
§ Mr. ReynoldsAbout £25 million at current depreciated costs. The arrangements for dealing with these assets on independence are being examined.
§ Mr. Sandysasked the Secretary of State for Defence what arrangements he is making to provide forces to defend the non-federated States of the Aden Protectorate, in accordance with Great Britain's treaty obligations, after the withdrawal of the British forces from the Federation of South Arabia.
§ Mr. ReynoldsNone: these treaties will end when South Arabia becomes independent.