§ 18. Mr. Crawshawasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he will reconsider his decision to withdraw financial support from the British Broadcasting Corporation in respect of broadcasts to Albania. 2W further deterioration in the internal security situation in Aden between now and independence next year and to ensure the safety of the Federation against Egyptian attack thereafter.
§ Mr. George BrownOur security forces' success in preventing serious disorders during the general strike called for the 11th of February shows that we are taking resolute action to counter every threat to public security in Aden. This we shall continue to do.
On Aden's security after independence, I would refer the right hon. Gentleman to my reply to the hon. Gentleman the Member for Chigwell (Mr. Biggs-Davison) on 7th November last.—[Vol. 735, c. 945.]
§ 112. Lord Balnielasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what were the total casualties caused by terrorist attacks in Aden in 1966, showing the numbers killed and the numbers injured in the following categories, British forces, local civilians, European civilians, and Arab policemen and wardens; and what are the similar figures so far this year.
§ Mr. George ThomsonFollowing are the figures:
§ Mr. William RodgersI would refer my hon. Friend to my reply to the hon. Gentleman the Member for Bury St. Edmunds (Mr. Eldon Griffiths) on 20th January.—[Vol. 739, c.161.]
§ 64. Mr. Bostonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement about the recent cuts in the British Broadcasting Corporation's external services.
§ Mr. William RodgersI would refer my hon. Friend to my replies to Questions by the hon. Gentleman the Member for Bury St. Edmunds on the 20th of January.—[Vol. 739, c.160–1.]