HC Deb 05 April 1965 vol 710 c4W
49. Mr. Wall

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the types of naval vessel available for patrol work in South-East Asia.

Mr. Mayhew

Patrols are being carried out by destroyers, frigates, coastal minesweepers and seaward defence boats. In addition a number of small craft are being used to patrol inshore and in the rivers of Eastern Borneo, but they are gradually being replaced by Royal Malaysian Police craft.

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