§ Mr. Muddasked the Minister of State for Defence what, at the latest convenient date, was the total sum expended by Her Majesty's Government since the inception of the Beira Patrol; and how many alleged blockade-runners have been intercepted.
§ Mr. KirkThe extra cost of operating the patrol up to April, 1972, has been about £2½ million. About 50 ships have been stopped and after inquiries allowed to proceed.