§ Mr. Blakerasked the Secretary of State for Defence what decision has been reached about the provision by the Royal Air Force of assistance to the Malaysian Air Force in the servicing and operation of airfields in East Malaysia.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesIt has been agreed that the Royal Air Force will continue to run the airfields at Kuching, Labuan and Tawau on behalf of the Malaysian forces for a limited period after the British forces have left. Some Royal Air Force aircraft will also be available for air supply of Malaysian troops in inaccessible areas. Details are now being worked out with the Malaysian authorities.
§ Mr. Blakerasked the Secretary of State for Defence what was the cost to public funds during 12 months to the latest convenient date of the military personnel seconded by Her Majesty's Government to the armed forces of Malaysia.
§ Mr. Ennals£1,343,900 for the year ending 30th June, 1966.