HC Deb 02 December 1986 vol 106 cc601-2W
Mr. Parry

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the visit of HMS Beaver and HMS Fort Grange to Pusan, South Korea.

Mr. Stanley

HMS Beaver, accompanied by the Royal Fleet Auxiliaries Olmeda and Fort Grange, undertook a goodwill visit to Pusan between 10–14 July 1986. The ships were warmly received by the Government, the armed forces and people of the Republic of Korea.

Mr. Parry

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many British warships have visited South Korea in each of the past five years.

Mr. Stanley

The number of British warships to have visited ports in the Republic of Korea during each of the past five years is:

  • 1982 — 2
  • 1983 — None
  • 1984 — I and 2 Royal Fleet Auxiliaries
  • 1985 — 2
  • 1986 — 3 and 2 Royal Fleet Auxiliaries