§ Mr. Evelyn Kingasked the Secretary of State for Defence in what circumstances Her Majesty's Ships have orders to open fire on oil tankers wearing the flags of our allies in African waters.
§ Rear-Admiral Morgan Gilesasked the Secretary of State for Defence whether any alterations have been made in the instructions to Her Majesty's Ships on the Biera Patrol, following the incident between H.M.S. "Mineva" and the French tanker "Artois".
§ Mr. Healey:I am not prepared to give details of instructions issued to commanders of Her Majesty's forces.