HC Deb 05 March 1964 vol 690 cc250-1W
49. Mr. Bottomley

asked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations if he will now make a statement about a Commonwealth reserve force in Africa.

Mr. Tilney

As the House knows my right hon. Friend is at present in East Africa. During his visit he intends to discuss with the Commonwealth Governments concerned defence problems of mutual interest. I cannot anticipate the outcome of these discussions or the bearing they may have on a suggested Commonwealth Reserve Force for Africa.

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