§ 65. Mr. Gammansasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty what naval strength was available in the Persian Gulf at the outbreak of the trouble in the Persian oilfields; and why, in view of the fact that the situation had been threatening for some time, reinforcements were not sent earlier.
§ Mr. CallaghanTwo frigates were in the Persian Gulf. The disposition of His Majesty's Ships has been such as to facilitate the taking of any action that the situation might demand.