§ Q13. Mr. Warbeyasked the Prime Minister on what date he was first informed by the United States Government of President Johnson's decision to authorise the commitment of American troops in an offensive role in Vietnam.
§ The Prime MinisterWe are in constant touch with the United States Government about the evolution of events in Vietnam. As to the extent to which a change has occurred, I would refer my hon. Friend to the Answer given by my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary yesterday to a Question by my hon. Friend the Member for South Shields (Mr. Blenkinsop).