§ Mr. Emrys Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Defence what has been the total expenditure on the aircraft carrier 33W and its aircraft that is to operate in South Arabian waters up to 31st May; and what he estimates will be the weekly cost when it is on this service.
§ Mr. HealeyI regret that the information required to answer the first part of the Question is not available. The cost of operation in South Arabian waters does not differ significantly from the cost of operation elsewhere.