HC Deb 26 October 1967 vol 751 cc551-2W
Mr. Leadbitter

asked the Secretary of State for Defence to what extent assistance has been given by frogmen of the Royal Navy's combined operations to the United States forces in Vietnam; and if he will give an assurance that instructions will be given that no British forces will be used, or training operations undertaken in the Vietnam war zone, which might be construed as direct or indirect military assistance to the United States forces.

Mr. Healey

No such assistance has been given. No fresh instructions are needed.

Mr. Hugh Jenkins

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many British Servicemen operating from Hong Kong are assisting the United States Navy in Vietnamese waters by blowing up sunken ships.

Mr. Healey

None.