§ 19. Mr. Gallacherasked the Under-Secretary of State for Air on how many occasions in March and April has the R.A.F. been in action in Indonesia against the Indonesians; how many sorties have been made; how many Indonesians have been killed or wounded as a result of these sorties; how many dwellings have been destroyed; and when the R.A.F. will be completely withdrawn from Indonesia.
§ Mr. StracheyThe Royal Air Force have taken part in seven operations in Indonesia in March and April. A total of 400 operational sorties has been flown but this includes photographic reconnaissance and leaflet dropping. There has been no bombing. The number of Indonesian casualties and the number of dwellings destroyed are believed to be small. As for the last part of the Question, I would refer the hon. Member to the answer given to his Question yesterday by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for War.