§ Mr. Kershawasked the Secretary of State for Defence whether he is satisfied that adequate deep-water training facilities will exist for the Royal Navy when it leaves Malta; and whether he will now retain the Londonderry base.
§ Mr. FoleyI am satisfied that there will be adequate deep-water training facilities for the Royal Navy after the rundown in Malta. There is no need to retain the Londonderry base on this account.