§ 58. Mr. Martenasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what is the number of terrorist incidents reported to the British authorities in Aden and South Arabia so far this year compared with the same period in 1964.
§ Mr. George BrownDuring the first three months of 1964, 3 incidents were reported in Aden and 96 in the rest of South Arabia, as compared with 363 and 150 respectively during the same period this year. Casualties were 2 and 19 respectively in 1964 and 369 and 115 respectively this year.
§ 65. Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what will be the cost to British and Federal public funds, respectively, of the United Nations mission to South Arabia.
§ Mr. George BrownIn accordance with normal United Nations practice, the cost of the visit to South Arabia of the United Nations Special Mission will be 115W borne primarily by the United Nations. However, in the special circumstances in Aden Her Majesty's Government have agreed to pay for the Mission's accommodation there and for certain transport costs. The Mission visited London as guests of Her Majesty's Government. The total cost cannot yet be established.
No cost is expected to fall to Federal public funds.
§ 67. Mr. A. Royleasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs when federal forces will be used in Aden on internal security duties.
§ Mr. George BrownA beginning has now been made in the use of Federal troops alongside British forces in Aden under British command. This will provide valuable experience for local forces in preparation for the time when Aden ceases to be a British colony, and internal security becomes the responsibility of the local government.