HC Deb 05 April 1965 vol 710 cc4-5W
50. Mr. Wall

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on Anglo-American co-operation on research construction and operation of naval vessels.

Mr. Healey

There is a very full exchange of information between ourselves and the United States covering research into various aspects of warship design and we are well satisfied with the results of this. There would be no particular advantage in a joint programme of warship construction, as each country has differing needs, but H.M. ships take every opportunity allowed by operational commitments to train and exercise with ships of the United States Navy.