§ 102. Mr. Wallasked the Secretary of State for Defence what provisions are being made to reinforce light coastal forces in South-East Asia.
§ Mr. HealeyI have nothing to add to the Answer given to the hon. Member on 30th November, 1964, as far as the general policy for light coastal forces is concerned. Coastal patrolling around Malaysia is being carried out by coastal minesweepers and a variety of small craft. This month, to increase the available resources, we are commissioning four coastal minesweepers and two seaward defence boats hitherto in reserve at Singapore.