§ Mr. Stodartasked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the present strength of the Fisheries Protection Squadron; and why it is proposed to disband it.
§ Mr. FoleyUnder the new command arrangements introduced on 1st February, 1967, the frigate element of the Fishery Protection Squadron was transferred to the full command of Commander-in-Chief, Home Fleet. This reorganisation will give greater flexibility to the resources of the Home Command, and will 267W not affect the level of fishery protection patrols. The six Coastal Minesweepers of the Squadron are not affected by the change.