Mr. Hendersonasked the Lord Privy Seal whether he will give particulars of the foreign troops participating in the fighting in Laos, stating their number, branch of the service and country of origin.
§ Mr. HeathThere is evidence that several hundred military technicians and advisers from North Vietnam are assisting the Pathet Lao, both in base and forward areas, including gunners and wireless operators. The Royal Laotian 165W Army has enlisted a number of foreign nationals as volunteers, most of whom are, however, residents of the country. Precise figures and details of how foreigners are being used are not available.