§ Mr. Newensasked the Secretary of State for Defence whether any application has been made by the United States of America for its forces to use Masirah and Salalah after the withdrawal of British forces; and if all installations and equipment not evacuated will be transferred to Oman.
§ Mr. MasonThe first part of my hon. Friend's Question is a matter for the Omani authorities. As to the second part, decisions have not yet been taken on the disposal of assets.