§ 74. Mr. Sorensenasked the Minister of Defence what military action has been taken against Oman and for what reason; and what are the British losses.
§ Mr. SandysNo military action has been taken against Oman, which is part of the friendly State of Muscat and Oman. On the contrary, we have, as the House knows, been assisting the government of the country to restore order in that area. One Army officer and one Royal Marine were killed in ambushes. In addition, there have been two deaths due to accidents and one to illness.