HC Deb 15 December 1964 vol 704 cc61-2W
Mr. Heffer

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will give the number of British troops engaged in the dispute between Indonesia and Malaysia and the consequent cost.

Mr. Healey

Since these operations are still in progress, it would not be in the public interest to give the number of troops involved. I would refer the hon. Member to the information on cost which I gave the hon. Member for Plymouth, Devonport (Dame Joan Vickers) in my repy on 30th November.