Mr. Edward M. Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Defence what have been the results to date of the investigations into the whereabouts of Commander Peter Fickling, of the submarine depot-ship H.M.S. "Maidstone", who disappeared on 10th February.
§ Mr. MayhewI have now received a detailed report. I am satisfied that there are no security implications in this officer's disappearance, or other issues requiring further Naval investigation. Appropriate "missing person" action of course continues to be taken by the civil authorities.