§ 50. Mrs. Anne Kerrasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many British Service men are now in Thailand; what are their duties; and what plans he has to increase the numbers of the armed forces serving in Thailand.
§ Mr. HealeyAbout 500 British Service men are now in Thailand. Some 450 of them are engaged on the construction of the airfield at Loeng Nok Tha. There are also a signals team and a few individuals on attached duty. We have no plans for any increase.